When her husband was mobilized in Paris at the outbreak of World War II , she ran his gallery for some months .
Throughout 1938 , Henri Matisse made a series of portrait sketches of Alexina .
When Alexina 's husband was mobilized in Paris at the outbreak of World War II , Alexina ran his gallery for some months .
Throughout 1938 , Henri Matisse made a series of portrait sketches of Alexina .