English
Matissean
Matissean comes from French Matisse.
- Frenchc. 1600–presentMatisse
- EnglishtodayMatissean
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Frenchc. 1600–presentMatisse
- EnglishtodayMatissean
Formed from Matisse + -an
Every English word from French Matisse
Today it means
adj Relating to Henri Matisse (1869–1954), French artist known for his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / French Matisse / Matissean