An Essay on Matisse
Movie| Title | An Essay on Matisse |
| User score | 6.3 |
| Release date | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Perry Wolff |
| Production country | United States of America |
| Production companies | Great Projects Film Company |
| Run time | 57 min. |
Chronicles the life and art of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), the French painter whose innovative style and use of color changed the face of 20th-century art. An Essay on Matisse was nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary short category. It was originally broadcast on PBS.
