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Henri Matisse, Series K, Var. 4, Dessins, Themes et Variations, 1943 (after)1943
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About the Item
This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Series K, Variation 4, originates from the rare 1943 folio Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations. Published by Martin Fabiani, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Georges Duval, Paris, on February 27, 1943, this edition presents a suite of drawings that encapsulate Matisse’s lifelong pursuit of purity in draftsmanship and composition. Created under the artist’s supervision, each plate demonstrates Matisse’s mastery of contour and simplicity, transforming minimal gestures into harmonies of balance and grace that evoke both strength and serenity.
Executed on velin pur fil paper, this lithograph measures 12.88 x 9.62 inches (32.72 x 24.44 cm). It is signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued, in accordance with the authorized 1943 publication format. Produced during wartime Paris under the direction of publisher Martin Fabiani, this folio embodies Matisse’s commitment to artistic renewal through discipline, sensitivity, and elegance. It remains a landmark in 20th-century printmaking, celebrated for the lyrical clarity and modernity of its graphic vision.
Artwork Details:
Artist: After Henri Matisse (1869–1954)
Title: Series K, Variation 4, from Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations, 1943
Medium: Lithograph on velin pur fil paper
Dimensions: Paper size 12.88 x 9.62 inches (32.72 x 24.44 cm)
Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued
Date: 1943
Publisher: Martin Fabiani, Editeur, Paris
Printer: Georges Duval, Paris
Catalogue raisonne reference: Duthuit, Claude. Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonne des ouvrages illustres. Editions Claude Duthuit, Paris, 1988, illustration 9
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From the 1943 folio Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations, published by Martin Fabiani, Editeur, Paris
Notes:
Excerpted from the 1943 folio (translated from French):
"Finished printing in Paris, on February 27, 1943, at the expense of Martin Fabiani, publisher, with the help of Roger Lacouriere. Henri Matisse’s 'Themes et Variations' were printed by G. Duval and the preface of Aragon, printed by Fequet et Baudier. Justification of the draw — This folio has been printed in CML examples, all numbered, namely: X examples on Imperial Japan, numbered from I to X, signed by the artist; XX examples on Velin d’Arches, numbered from II to XXX, signed by the artist; and CMXX examples on Velin pur fil, numbered from XXXI to CML."
About the Artist:
Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a French painter, draughtsman, sculptor, and printmaker whose bold use of color, fluid line, and decorative brilliance helped define modernism and Fauvism. Born in Le Cateau-Cambresis, Matisse trained at the Academie Julian and later in Paris, where his expressive palette and relaxed compositions challenged conventions of light and form. Alongside his contemporary and friendly rival Pablo Picasso, Matisse reshaped the course of 20th-century art, each artist pushing the other toward greater innovation and emotional depth. Over his career, he worked across a wide array of media—painting, cut-outs, printmaking, sculpture, and interior design—always emphasizing harmony, balance, and visual poetry. His works are in the permanent collections of leading museums globally, including the Musee d'Orsay, MoMA, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou. The highest price ever paid for a Matisse artwork is approximately $80.75 million USD, achieved in 2018 at Christie's New York for Odalisque Couchee aux Magnolias (1923).
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- Creation Year:1943
- Dimensions:Height: 12.875 in (32.71 cm)Width: 9.625 in (24.45 cm)
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- After:Henri Matisse (1869-1954, French)
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- Condition:“Excellent Condition; never framed or matted”.
- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1465215888312
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