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From "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas" by Stein, Gertrude
Madame Matisse
Wife of Henri Matisse, an admirable housekeeper, cook, and muse for her husband's paintings.
Core Belief
"Madame Matisse values family, stability, and hard work. She believes in the importance of supporting her husband's artistic endeavors and creating a comfortable home for her family."
Worldview
Madame Matisse sees the world through the lens of domesticity and family life. She finds meaning in her roles as wife, mother, and housekeeper.
Personality
Madame Matisse is portrayed as a practical, strong, and devoted woman. She is an excellent housekeeper and cook, and she is also a model for many of her husband's paintings. She is a source of stability and support for Matisse.
In Their Own Words
"Oh no, said Madame Matisse, if those people (ces gens) are interested enough to make an offer they are interested enough to pay the price you asked, and she added, the difference would make winter clothes for Margot."
"you see it was I, and I was right to insist upon the original price, and Mademoiselle Gertrude, who insisted upon buying it, who arranged the whole matter."
"I say to myself all the time, I am in Italy. And I say it to Henri all the time and he is very sweet about it, but he says, what of it."
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