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The Sorrows of the King

What is The Sorrows of the King? The Sorrows of the King is a masterpiece created in an unknown year by Henri Matisse. This Cutout paper (originally) is currently housed at the Collection of Artworks. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of The Sorrows of the King by Henri Matisse at Collection of Artworks

About the Artwork

A final body of work by Matisse, characterized by cut-out paper forms, reflecting the artist's declining health and focus on simplified shapes. The work was created to remember King George's death.

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