This document provides biographical information about French artist Henri Matisse and descriptions of three of his paintings: L'escargot from 1953, La Femme au Chapeau from 1905, and La Prune Fleurit from 1948. It also includes several links to websites with further details on Matisse's life and artworks.

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2. Henri Matisse
1869-1954

5. L’escargot - 1953

6. La Femme au Chapeau - 1905

7. La Prune Fleurit - 1948

8.  http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ma-Mo/Matisse-Henri.html
 http://www.kinderart.com/arthistory/matissebiography.shtml
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