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PRE CUT-OUTS were Matisse & his maidens https://artpenpics2.blogspot.com/?m=0

SIMPLICITY SERIES matisse maidens

Artist Henri Matisse
wrote a learned treatise
Also many a model he did depict
maidens it seems all hand picked
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August 21, 2026 at 6:49 AM
he learned that covering large areas with sheets of painted paper allowed him to make changes more efficiently than he could by repainting. The Dance (Merion Dance Mural). 1932–33 is lovely. Clerihew enjoyed!
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August 21, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Dear Brian, this poem is a creative take on Henri Matisse's work. It uses the clerihew style to highlight Matisse's scholarly side and his artistic focus on depicting maidens. Your rhyme and rhythm are consistent, making it enjoyable to read.
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