Whether working as a draftsman, a sculptor, a printmaker or a painter, Henri Matisse was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian, in Paris, he quickly abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick, gestural strokes and fluid contours.
Along with fellow painter André Derain, Matisse was the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast.” Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse’s famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Often, these compositions unite pure color with the white of exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light.
In addition to masterful landscapes and still lifes, Matisse loved to paint erotic subjects, particularly the female nude. Rejecting strict realism, he distilled the form into its essential parts and then translated these into voluptuous, rounded contours. With its striking colors and sculptural modeling of the figure, Odalisque couchée aux magnolias is among Matisse’s most famous works — and the most expensive work of his ever sold — depicting Henriette Darricarrère, his muse and favorite model for around seven years, lounging luxuriously in his Nice studio. In pictures like the lithograph Nu Bleu, he explored the expressive power of a body in motion by placing his figures in twisted or contorted poses, transforming their limbs into tangles of color and shape that push figure painting toward abstraction.
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Modern Master Colour Lithograph 'Souvenirs d'Océanie' on Wove paper
By Henri Matisse
Located in Toronto, ON
Bold modern colours synonymous with the modern art movement make up this original Mourlot printed Henri Matisse lithograph, after a gouache on paper cut-out. The cut-out is based on ...
Lithograph
Henri Matisse ( French, 1869 - 1954 ) Portrait Limited Edition Etching
By Henri Matisse
Located in New York, NY
Medium: Limited Edition Etching Style: Portrait Painting Size: 11 x 15 inches Condition: This artwork is in great condition for its age. Please note: the number edition may vary. ...
Canvas, Etching
$120,000
Grande masque
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Grande Masque 1948 Aquatint on Marais paper, signed in pencil and numbered 11/25, there were also 5 artist’s proofs. Signed, dedicated "à Nadia Sednaoui" and inscribed ...
Aquatint
$1,395
Henri Matisse Portrait Lithograph, 1972, Lied Dement, from Poesies Antillaises
By Henri Matisse
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Henri Matisse Title: Lied Dement Portfolio: Poesies Antillaises Medium: Lithograph Year: 1972 Edition: 250 Sheet Size: 14 7/8" x 11 1/8" Image Size: 14 7/8" x 11 1/8" Signatu...
Lithograph
Repos sur la banquette
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Repos sur la banquette 1929 Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 49.5 x 65.5 cms (19 1/2 x 25 3/4 ins) Image size: 44.5 x 54.5 cms (17 1/2 x 21 1...
Lithograph
$100,000
Patitcha
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Patitcha 1947 Aquatint on BFK Rives paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 55.5 x 38 cms (22 x 15 ins) Image size: 34.9 x 27.6 cm (13 3/4 x 10 7/8 ins) HM15405 Selected Coll...
Aquatint
Henri Matisse Drawing Of A Nude Torso From Matisse Estate
By Henri Matisse
Located in Dallas, TX
Henri Matisse (French 1869-1954) Pencil Drawing Of A nude torso Catalogued as Number Z 542 in the Artist Archives Pencil on paper, c. 1900. Sheet: 9 3/8 x 11 3/4 in. Framed: 22...
Paper
Nu. Étude d’un mouvement de jambes
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Nu. Étude d’un mouvement de jambes 1929 (printed in 1935) Lithograph on Arches paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 50 x 66 cms (19 3/4 x 26 ins) Image size: 43.3 x 55.5 cm...
Lithograph
Femme Nu, Lithograph, Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent
By Henri Matisse
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Femme Nu Photogravure from 1952. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.4 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure sh...
Photogravure
Études pour la Vierge, Visage. 1950-51
By Henri Matisse
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Henri Matisse Études pour la Vierge, Visage. 1950-51, was created during the twilight of Henri Matisse’s life, Études pour la Vierge, Visage stands as a sublime testament to the arti...
Lithograph
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
La Capeline de Paille d'Italie (The Italian Straw Hat).
By Henri Matisse
Located in Plano, TX
La Capeline de Paille d'Italie (The Italian Straw Hat). 1923. Lithograph. Duthuit 430. 17 3/4 x 15 3/4 (sheet 23 1/8 x 17 7/8). Trial proof, apart fr...
Lithograph
Florilège des Amours, 1948 Lithograph Print, Fauvist Style, Framed
By Henri Matisse
Located in New York, NY
Florilège des Amours, 1948 Profile by Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Lithograph on paper 15 x 10 ¾ inches unframed (38.1 x 27.305 cm) 19 x 14 ½ inches framed (48.26 x 36.83 cm) About the...
Lithograph, Paper
Young Woman Contemplating a Bowl of Goldfish - Edition of 25
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
This original etching on Chine appliqué to wove paper is signed in pencil by the artist “Henri Matisse.” at the lower right margin. The work is also hand numbered 4 from the edition ...
Etching
Henri Matisse Pencil Of Nude By Chair From Matisse Estate
By Henri Matisse
Located in Dallas, TX
Henri Matisse Original Pencil On Paper Study Of A Standing Nude Next To Chair Pencil on paper Unsigned. Sheet: 8.85 x 13.75 Inches Framed: 25....
Paper
original 1947 poster for the exhibition of Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in PARIS, FR
This original 1947 poster was created for the exhibition of Henri Matisse’s legendary art book "Jazz", published by Tériade. Held at the renowned Pierre Berès gallery in Paris from D...
Paper, Lithograph
Odalisque à la culotte de satin rouge
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Odalisque à la culotte de satin rouge 1925 Lithograph on Chine paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 28.5 x 36.5 cms (11 1/4 x 14 3/8 ins) Image size: 19 x 27 cms (7 1/2 x 1...
Lithograph
Nu assis, chevelure claire
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on Japon paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 43.7 x 28.1 cms (17.2 x 11.1 ins) Image size: 39.1 x 23.7 cms (15 3/8 x 9 1/4 ins)
Lithograph
Figure Assise, Transparent Blouse Lithograph on Japon Paper, 1920s
By Henri Matisse
Located in Naples, Florida
Lithograph on Japon paper Signed and numbered lower right Henri Matisse Henri Matisse was a central figure of twentieth-century modern art, whose graphic works re...
Paper, Lithograph
Torse à l'aiguière
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Torse à l’aiguière 1927 Lithograph on Chine paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 49.5 x 34.5 cms (19 1/2 x 13 1/2 ins) Image size: 36.4 x 26 cms (14 1/4 x 10 1/4 ins) HM15...
Lithograph
L'Enterrement de Pierrot (The Burial of Pierrot), Lithograph, 1983, Framed
By Henri Matisse
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - L'Enterrement de Pierrot (The Burial of Pierrot) Lithograph from 1983. Dimensions of sheet: 61 x 39 cm Dimensions in frame: 73 x 53 cm Publisher: Geor...
Lithograph
La Blouse Turque - Étude de Jambes, Modern Lithograph, Signed, 30/50
By Henri Matisse
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
La blouse turque - Étude de jambes is a lithograph from 1925 printed on Japan paper. There were 50 in the regular edition and 10 Artist Proofs. The piece is signed and numbered 30...
Lithograph
Nu couché. Intérieur à la lampe vénitienne
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Nu couché. Intérieur à la lampe vénitienne 1929 Etching on Chine appliqué on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 28 x 38 cms (11 x 15 ins) Plate size: 9.1 x 1...
Etching
Buste de jeune fille, les bras croisés
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on Japon paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 35 x 27.8 cms (13 3/4 x 11 ins) Image size: 18.6 x 12.8 cms (7 1/2 x 5 ins)
Lithograph
$35,000
Arabesque
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Arabesque 1924 Lithograph on Chine paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 62.2 x 46 cms (24 1/2 x 18 1/8 ins) Image size: 48.3 x 32 cms (19 x 12 1/2 ins) HM15834
Lithograph
$30,000
Nu couché
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Nu couché 1929 Etching on Chine appliqué on wove paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 28.6 x 38 cms (11 1/8 x 14 5/8 ins) Plate size: 12.3 x 15.5 c...
Etching
Etude Pour le Livre "La Religieuse Portugaise"
By Henri Matisse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri Matisse Etude Pour le Livre "La Religieuse Portugaise" Original lithograph in colors on paper Mourlout Souvenirs de Portraits d'Artistes 1972
Lithograph
Odalisque, brasero et coupe de fruits
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Odalisque, brasero et coupe de fruits 1929 Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 100 Paper size: 38 x 57 cms (15 x 22 1/2 ins) Image size: 27.9 x 37.6 cms (11 x ...
Lithograph
Intérieur, la lecture
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on Chine paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 39 x 31 cms (15.4 x 12.2 ins) Image size: 27.2 x 19 cms (11 5/8 x 7 1/2 ins)
Lithograph
La Persane
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse La Persane 1929 Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 63 x 44.5 cms (24 3/4 x 17 1/2 ins) Image size: 44.8 x 29 cms (1...
Lithograph
Le repos du modèle
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Le repos du modèle 1922 Lithograph on Chine appliqué on Japon paper, Edition of 575 Paper size: not listed Image size: 22.2 x 30.4 cms (8 3/4 x 12 ins) HM15512
Lithograph
Teeny - Original linocut, 1938 - Referenced in Duthuit #723
By Henri Matisse
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri MATISSE Teeny Original linocut Printed signature in the plate On light wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12.5 x 10 in) REFRENCES : Catalogue raisonne Duthuit #723 From the unsigned, ...
Linocut
Figure assise, le bras droit appuyé sur une table
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Figure assise, le bras droit appuyé sur une table 1929 Etching on Chine appliqué on Arches Vélin paper, Edition of 25 Image size: 18.4 x 12.3 cms (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 ins) ...
Etching
Calypso from James Joyce's Ulysses, Softground Etching by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - Calypso from James Joyce's Ulysses, Year: 1935, Medium: Softground Etching on Arches, Edition: 1500, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.25 inches, Size: 16....
Etching
Portrait of Baudelaire, Etching Paper by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - Portrait of Baudelaire, Year: 1932, Medium: Etching on Japon Paper, Edition: 125, Size: 12.75 x 9.75 in. (32.39 x 24.77 cm), Printer: Lacourier...
Etching
Acrobates
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph in colours based on the cut-out of the same title, 1952 From 'Verve' Magazine Volume IX, Nos 35 & 36: 'Dernières Oeuvres de Matisse 1950-54' Pr...
Lithograph
Nadia au regard attentif
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Aquatint on Marais wove paper Edition of 25 Signed and numbered 25/25 in pencil lower right Duthuit 794
Aquatint
Tête penchée et Bocal de Poissons
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Etching on Chine appliqué on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 28.5 x 38 cms (11 1/4 x 15 ins) Plate size: 14.9 x 19.6 cms (5 7/8 x 7 5/8 ins)
Etching
Nu renversé près d'une table Louis XV
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Nu renversé près d'une table Louis XV 1929 Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 66 x 50 cms (26 x 19 7/8 ins) Image size: 55.9 x 46 cms (22 x 18...
Lithograph
La Cite Notre Dame, Modern Etching by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - La Cite Notre Dame. Year: 1937, Medium: Etching, Size: 13.75 x 10.5 in. (34.93 x 26.67 cm), Reference: D 249, Description: From the collection o...
Etching
Figure assise, blouse transparente
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Figure assise, blouse transparente 1929 Lithograph on Japon paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 64.5 x 50 cms (25.4 x 19.7 ins) Image size: 53.5 x 44.8 cms (21 x 17 5/8 i...
Lithograph
Polypheme From Ulysses, Etching by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - Polypheme From Ulysses, Medium: Etching on Canson, Image Size: 10.25 x 8 inches, Size: 12.75 x 10 in. (32.39 x 25.4 cm), Provenance: From the c...
Etching
$30,000
La sieste
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse La Sieste 1922 Lithograph on Chine paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 45 x 57 cms (17 3/4 x 22 1/2 ins) Image size: 40.5 x 43.5 cms (16 x 17 1/8 ...
Lithograph
$3,317
Original exhibition poster by Henri Matisse Centenaire de l'Imprimerie Mourlot
By Henri Matisse
Located in PARIS, FR
"Composition pour le Centenaire de l'Imprimerie Mourlot" is the original exhibition poster created by Henri Matisse for the centenary of the Mourlot printing company which took place...
Paper, Lithograph
Paris : Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching (Duthuit-Matisse #108)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri MATISSE (1869-1964) Paris : Saint Michel Bridge, 1927 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Limited to 225 copies On BFK Rives vellum 25 x 33 cm (c. 9.8 x 12.9 in)...
Etching
‘LE REPOSE du MODELE' - Rare First State
By Henri Matisse
Located in Santa Monica, CA
HENRI MATISSE (French 1869-1954) LE REPOSE du MODELE 1922 . (Duthuit 416) Original lithograph, FIRST STATE, on Chine volant paper BEFORE image was reduced at the left edge. An uns...
Lithograph
L'Apres-Midi D'un Faune From Poesies, Modern Etching by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - L’Apres-Midi D’un Faune From Poesies de Mallarme. Year: 1932, Medium: Etching on Arches, Size: 13.75 x 9.75 in. (34.93 x 24.77 cm), Printer: Rog...
Etching
Femme Nu, Lithograph, Modern, 1952, Framed, Excellent
By Henri Matisse
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Femme Nu Lithograph from 1952. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Good condition. Fast and secure shipment.
Lithograph
L’Enterrement de Pierrot Color Print, Fauvist, Limited Edition, Framed
By Henri Matisse
Located in New York, NY
An example of Henri Matisse’s late-career mastery, L’Enterrement de Pierrot is one of the most iconic plates from his seminal artist book Jazz (1947). Executed using the pochoir tech...
Archival Paper, Color
1962 original exhibition poster by Henri Matisse - Jacques Dubourg
By Henri Matisse
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant 1962 original exhibition poster was designed by the legendary French modernist Henri Matisse to promote a show of watercolors and drawings (aquarelles et dessins) at the...
Paper, Lithograph
$3,975Sale Price|25% Off
'Lierre' and 'Lierre en Fleur' Modern Art Colour Lithography Duo
By Henri Matisse
Located in Toronto, ON
A Duet of two lithographs by Herni Matisse, both of the same motif - climbing ivy. 'Lierre en Fleur' is Signed on the plate by Matisse. Each piece is 14"x...
Lithograph
Matisse - "Fleurs du Mal V" (The Flowers of Evil) 1947 Offset Lithograph
By Henri Matisse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matisse, Henri Fleurs du mal V, 1947 Offset Lithograph on Paper 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. From the unnumbered limited edition Le Parfum
Lithograph
Les Yeux Noirs Lithograph, French School, Circa 1913, 35/50, Unframed
By Henri Matisse
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Les yeux noirs (The dark eyes) Lithograph, 1913 Lacking the artist's signature in pencil as sited in Duthuit. We have found numerous other impressions of this image with the initials...
Lithograph
Two Faces, Etching by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - Two Faces, Year: 1948, Medium: Etching on Arches, Image Size: 11 x 13.75 inches, Size: 13 x 19.75 in. (33.02 x 50.17 cm), Provenance: From the ...
Etching
Henri Matisse: Colour Lithographs after the Cut-Outs, Framed Print, 1958
By Henri Matisse
Located in Richmond, GB
Henri Matisse: Colour Lithographs after the Cut-Outs, Framed Print, 1958 In 1941 Matisse underwent abdominal surgery after which he found painting to be physically taxing. Increasi...
Paper, Lithograph
$220
Matisse - "Fruits" Lithograph from the Redfern Gallery, (1964) Limited edition
By Henri Matisse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matisse, Henri Fruits, 1964 Original lithograph on paper 7 1/2 x 10 in. From the limited edition The Lithography at Mourlot Printing Press by Jean Adhemar, curator of prints at the...
Lithograph
Henri Matisse Linocut Print on Arches Vellum, 1944, Plate 1 from Pasiphae
By Henri Matisse
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Henri Matisse Title: Plate 1: Et il Faudra Mourir sans Avoir Tué le Vent (And He Will Die without Having Killed the Winds) Portfolio: Pasiphae Medium: Linocut on Arches vellu...
Linocut
L'escargot
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph in colours based on the cut-out of the same title, 1952 From 'Verve' Magazine Volume IX, Nos 35 & 36: 'Dernières Oeuvres de Matisse 1950-54...
Lithograph
Patitcha. Masque
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Patitcha. Masque 1947 Aquatint on BFK Rives paper, signed in pencil and numbered 3/25 Paper size: 56.2 x 38.1 cms (22.1 x 15 ins) Image size: 34.6 x 27.4 cms (13 5/8 x 10 7/8 ins) HM16063 Duthuit, C.,1983. Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravé, Paris. n. 786 plate 367. Yau, J., 2018. Henri Matisse Prints...
Aquatint
Matisse - "Fleurs du Mal IV" (The Flowers of Evil) 1947 Offset Lithograph
By Henri Matisse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matisse, Henri Fleurs du mal IV, 1947 Offset Lithograph on Paper 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. From the unnumbered limited edition Le Serpent qui Danse (The Dancing Serpent)
Lithograph
Matisse - "Fleurs du Mal XV" (The Flowers of Evil) 1947 Offset Lithograph
By Henri Matisse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matisse, Henri Fleurs du mal XV, 1947 Offset Lithograph on Paper 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. From the unnumbered limited edition L'examen de Menuit (Midnight Examination of Conscience)
Lithograph