But Matisse made it in, at the most, 15 minutes, according to his assistant and model, Lydia Delectorskaya. There is a reason “Blue Nude I” has been reproduced on so many posters and emulated ...

10. Henri Matisse Became Very Close With His Assistant Henri Matisse met Lydia Delectorskaya in 1932 when he offered her a job as a studio assistant who also took care of his house. Shortly after ...