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Musée d’Art Moderne Receives 61 Matisse Masterpieces Donation

1/2/2026

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The Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris received 61 Henri Matisse works from Barbara Dauphin Duthuit, Matisse’s grandson's widow.
The collection centers on portraits of Marguerite, Matisse’s daughter, and includes paintings, drawings, and a sculpture.
The donation followed a loan for an exhibition and surprised the museum.
The gift emphasizes the family’s commitment to Matisse’s legacy, adding 61 works to the museum’s 20 existing pieces.

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Story summary

The Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris received 61 Henri Matisse works from Barbara Dauphin Duthuit, Matisse’s grandson's widow.
The collection centers on portraits of Marguerite, Matisse’s daughter, and includes paintings, drawings, and a sculpture.
The donation followed a loan for an exhibition and surprised the museum.
The gift emphasizes the family’s commitment to Matisse’s legacy, adding 61 works to the museum’s 20 existing pieces.