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Henri Matisse, In Memory of Auguste Lumiere, from Verve, Revue, 1945 (after)

1945

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About the Item

This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled A la memoire d'Auguste Lumiere (In Memory of Auguste Lumiere), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IV, No. 13, originates from the 1945 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Drager freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris, 1945. This elegant and contemplative composition pays tribute to Auguste Lumiere, the pioneering inventor and filmmaker, and reflects Matisse’s profound appreciation for the intersection of art, science, and light. Executed with refined precision and fluid grace, A la memoire d'Auguste Lumiere captures the artist’s postwar introspection and his meditative focus on purity of line and symbolic balance. The image conveys serenity, renewal, and the enduring spirit of creativity—qualities central to Matisse’s late works. Executed as a heliogravure on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Drager freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the foremost modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Henri Matisse (1869–1954) Title: A la memoire d'Auguste Lumiere (In Memory of Auguste Lumiere), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IV, No. 13, 1945 Medium: Heliogravure on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1945 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Drager freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IV, No. 13, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1945 About the Publication: Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire was one of the most influential art periodicals of the 20th century, founded in Paris in 1937 by the visionary Greek-born publisher Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriades). Conceived as a synthesis of art and literature, Verve brought together the greatest modern artists and writers of its time—Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Fernand Leger, and others—alongside poets and philosophers such as Paul Eluard, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Each issue was a work of art in itself, luxuriously printed by master ateliers such as Mourlot Freres and Drager freres, and produced in collaboration with leading typographers and designers. Verve became a platform for avant-garde creativity, publishing original prints and essays that reflected the evolving spirit of modernism. Matisse collaborated closely with Teriade from the magazine’s inception, producing some of its most iconic issues, including those devoted to his paper cut-outs. The final Verve issue of 1958, which featured La Tristesse du Roi and the Nu Bleu series, stands as a testament to Matisse’s enduring genius and to the publication’s legacy as the definitive meeting of art, poetry, and printing craftsmanship in 20th-century France. About the Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a French painter, sculptor, draughtsman, and printmaker whose revolutionary vision redefined modern art through his daring use of color, line, and form. Celebrated as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Matisse led the Fauvist movement and devoted his life to the pursuit of balance, beauty, and emotional expression in visual art. His early works burst with vibrant hues and liberated brushwork, while his later “cut-out” compositions achieved a poetic simplicity that transformed the relationship between color and space. Deeply influenced by the work of Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Georges Seurat, as well as by the rhythmic patterns of Islamic art, Byzantine mosaics, and Japanese prints, Matisse forged a new visual language that celebrated joy, movement, and serenity. He was part of an extraordinary generation of artists who shaped the evolution of modernism, maintaining lifelong dialogue and friendly rivalry with contemporaries such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Andre Derain, Albert Marquet, and Raoul Dufy—peers who, like him, sought to expand the expressive potential of color and composition. Matisse’s influence extended across generations, inspiring modern and contemporary masters including Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, each of whom drew upon his fearless experimentation and refined visual harmony. His paintings, sculptures, and works on paper are held in the most prestigious museums in the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Hermitage Museum, where his art continues to symbolize the essence of creativity and human emotion. The highest price ever paid for a Henri Matisse artwork is approximately $80.8 million USD, achieved in 2018 at Christie's New York for Odalisque couchee aux magnolias (1923). Henri Matisse A la memoire d'Auguste Lumiere, Matisse Verve, Matisse Drager freres, Matisse Teriade, Matisse 1945 heliogravure, Matisse velin du Marais, Matisse Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Matisse collectible print, Matisse modernist heliogravure.
  • Creation Year:
    1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Henri Matisse (1869-1954, French)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465216354792

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