Matisse is a concise monograph published by the Éditions du Centre Pompidou in 1999 that offers an accessible introduction to the life and work of Henri Matisse. Written by Elisabeth Amzallag‑Auge, the book traces the artist’s development from his early experiments with colour to his later cut‑out collages, highlighting key paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints that defined his contribution to modern art. Illustrated with reproductions of seminal works, the volume situates Matisse within the broader currents of Fauvism and twentieth‑century painting while discussing his influence on subsequent generations of artists. Designed for both general readers and students, the text combines clear narrative with visual examples to provide a compact yet informative overview of one of the most innovative figures in Western art.