Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs at Tate Modern – in pictures
Matisse used only scissors, paper and pins to free himself from the misery of old age and illness. His cut-out art, now showcased in a joyous new show at Tate Modern, is rich in colour and life
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Henri Matisse, pictured in his studio. Photograph: Lydia Delectorskaya /Succession Henri Matisse
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The Parakeet and the Mermaid, 1952. Photograph: Stedelijk / Succession Henri Matisse / DACS 2014
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The Fall of Icarus, 1943.Photograph: Alberto Ricci / Succession Henri Matisse / DACS 2014
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Snow Flowers, 1951. Photograph: Scala Florence / Museum of Modern Art, New York / Succession Henri Matisse / DACS 2014
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Violet Leaf on Orange Background (Palmette), 1947. Photograph: Mr and Mrs Donald B Marron, New York/Succession Henri Matisse /DACS 2014
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The Bees, 1948. Photograph: François Fernandez/Foundation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel / Succession Henri Matisse /DACS 2014
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Nuit de Noel, 1952.Photograph: © The Museum of Modern Art, New York /Scala Florence / Succession Henri Matisse /DACS 2014
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Maquette for red chasuble (front), 1950-2. Photograph: Thomas Griesel /The Museum of Modern Art, New York /Scala Florence / Succession Henri Matisse /DACS 2014
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Venus, 1952. Photograph: Ken Fleisher / Succession Henri Matisse/DACS 2014
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Two Dancers, 1937-8. Photograph: Succession Henri Matisse/DACS 2014
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Small Dancer on a Red Background, 1937-8. Photograph: Courtesy Matisse Archives / Succession Henri Matisse/DACS 2014
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Memory of Oceania, 1952. Photograph: The Museum of Modern Art, New York /Scala Florence /Succession Henri Matisse /DACS 2014
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Large Composition with Masks, Memory of Oceania and The Snail, pictured in Henri Matisse's studio. Photograph: Lydia Delectorskaya /Succession Henri Matisse
