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Dick Bruna
The influence of Matisse can be seen in the most surprising places. Who knew, for instance, that the children's cartoon character Miffy wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Matisse?
Recognising that less can often be more, Miffy's creator, the Dutch graphic artist Dick Bruna, was inspired by the simplicity of Matisse's cut-outs to create his own simply-drawn rabbit.
