Find the exact icarus matisse you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the
Abstract style, while we also have 1
Abstract versions to choose from as well. Adding a icarus matisse to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of
blue,
black,
green and more. Creating a icarus matisse has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by
Henri Matisse and
(after) Henri Matisse are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in
screen print,
lithograph and
paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large icarus matisse can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 13 high and 10 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
Explore an impressive collection of figurative art prints for sale on 1stDibs and read about how to arrange your wall art.