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Henri Matisse, Series L, Var. 13, Drawings, Themes and Variations, 1943 (after)
1943

$796List Price

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This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Serie L, var. 13 (Series L, Variation 13), from the album Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Themes and Variations), originates from the 1943 edition published by Martin Fabiani, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Georges Duval, Paris, February 27, 1943. The work embodies Matisses mastery of pure line and rhythmic form, distilling grace and emotion into a composition of serene simplicity that reflects the height of his draughtsmanship. Executed as a lithograph on velin pur fil paper, this work measures 9.62 x 12.88 inches (24.44 x 32.72 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Georges Duval, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Henri Matisse (1869–1954) Title: Serie L, var. 13 (Series L, Variation 13), from the album Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Themes and Variations) Medium: Lithograph on velin pur fil paper Dimensions: 9.62 x 12.88 inches (24.44 x 32.72 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 album Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Themes and Variations), published by Martin Fabiani, Editeur, Paris; printed by Georges Duval, Paris, February 27, 1943 Notes: Excerpted from the 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 Matisses "Themes and Variations" were reproduced 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: CMXX examples on Velin pur fil, numbered from XXXI to CML. About the Publication: Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Themes and Variations), published by Martin Fabiani, Editeur, Paris, in 1943, stands among the artists most refined achievements in printmaking. Conceived and produced during the wartime years, the album represents Matisses meditation on line, rhythm, and beauty through a series of one hundred variations on recurring themes—figures, still lifes, and interiors. With each drawing, Matisse pursued a synthesis of observation and invention, transforming simplicity into poetic expression. The lithographs were printed by Georges Duval under Matisses supervision, while the text and preface by poet Louis Aragon were printed by Fequet et Baudier. Completed on February 27, 1943, and issued in a total of CML examples, the album remains a landmark in the history of modern printmaking, embodying Matisses lifelong belief in purity, harmony, and the expressive power of line. 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. Matisses 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 Christies New York for Odalisque couchee aux magnolias (1923). Henri Matisse Serie L, var. 13 (Series L, Variation 13) Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Themes and Variations) 1943, Matisse Martin Fabiani Editeur, Matisse Georges Duval, Matisse velin pur fil paper, Matisse collectible lithograph.

Creation Year:
1943
Dimensions:
Height: 9.625 in (24.45 cm)Width: 12.875 in (32.71 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Henri Matisse (1869-1954, French)
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
“Excellent Condition; never framed or matted”.
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465217013772

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