1889
Painting: Beginnings. Matisse's discovery of his true profession came about in an unusual manner. Following an attack of appendicitis, he began to paint in 1889, when his mother had brought him art supplies during the period of convalescence.
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kind of bad i was rushed sorry
Explanation:
kind of bad sorry
Well, there isn't a single primary purpose for artists, as it changes from person to person. However, I would guess that it is to portray what they are feeling in that moment in time to people.
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