Another spectacular day both the weather and our trip to our first exhibition. The Grand Palais was build between 1897 -1900 for the what was a Worlds Fair. It is a huge structure with several areas for exhibitions of all types – huge cultural events, horse shows, skating exhibitions and of course art exhibitions. Since most of you know Matisse no explanation is necessary. I’m just going to post the photos I took without explanation except for the paragraph written on the wall at the opening of the show.

There were so many people here that it was often difficult to get a good straight shot at a work- this some are off center. Couldn’t be helped.

And a few more……

And one more….

I was surprised that his famous dancers which are both at the Barnes and at the Museum of Modern Art, Paris were not included. I guess there is only so much one can fit on a wall when you are a great.

One last comment- Matisse as you read above , reinvented himself at age 80. Now that’s impressive!