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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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
$7,895
Henri Matisse Etching, Post-Impressionist, 1920, Portrait of Mlle Marguerite
By Henri Matisse
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Henri Matisse Medium: Etching Title: Portrait of Mlle. Marguerite Matisse Portfolio: Cinquante Dessins Year: 1920 Edition: 367/1000 Framed Size: 21 1/8" x 18 1/8" Sheet Size:...
Etching
Henri Matisse Crayon Drawing Direct from Matisse Estate
By Henri Matisse
Located in Dallas, TX
Henri Matisse (French 1869-1954) Pencil Drawing Of A Working Horse Catalogued as Number Z 548 in the Artist Archives Pencil on paper, c. 1900, signed with initials 'HM' lower right....
Paper, Crayon
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph VI, from Apollinaire, 1952
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie VI (Lithograph VI), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates fro...
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 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
$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
$15,000Sale Price|25% Off
Nu couché de dos
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Nu couché de dos 1929 Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 50.5 x 66 cms (20 x 26 ins) Image size: 46 x 56 cms (18 x 22 ins) HM16567
Lithograph
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
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
Henri Matisse Pencil Nude Etude From Matisse Estate
By Henri Matisse
Located in Dallas, TX
Henri Matisse Original Pencil On Paper Study Of A Nude Pencil on paper Unsigned. Sheet: 8.85 x 13.75 Inches Framed: 25.5 x 21.75 Inches The ...
Paper
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
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Chromatic Symphony, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1940
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Symphonie chromatique (Chromatic Symphony), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, originates from...
Lithograph
Nu Bleu II
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
Lierre en Fleur
By Henri Matisse
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Bateau Lithograph from 1958. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.4 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. First, original edition. The work is in Good condition. -...
Lithograph
Masque aux rouleaux
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Aquatint on BFK Rives paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 56 x 38 cms (22 x 15 ins) Image size: 34.8 x 27.7 cms (13 3/4 x 10 7/8 ins)
Aquatint
Nadia au visage rond
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Henri Matisse Nadia au visage rond 1948 Aquatint on Marais wove paper, Edition of 25 Paper Size: 60.2 x 46.4 cms (23 3/4 x 18 1/4 ins) Image Size: 44.4 x 34.7 cms (17 1/2 x 13 5/8 in...
Aquatint
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
$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
original woodcut for Pierre a feu Les miroirs profonds
By Henri Matisse
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1947 in an edition of 950 on Rives wove paper for "Pierre a feu / Les miroirs profonds" and published in Paris by Maeght. Image size: 8 1/4 x 6 1...
Woodcut
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
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
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, The Sun, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1948
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Le Soleil (The Sun), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 21–22, originates from the 1948 issue pub...
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
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
$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
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
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
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Vence 1944–1948, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1948
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Vence 1944–1948, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 21–22, originates from the 1948 issue publish...
Lithograph
$11,100
Seated Figure, with Right Arm Resting on a Table Reading - French Edition of 25
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
This original etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Henri Matisse” in the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 25, at the lower right...
Etching
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
‘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
Nu, odalisque au coffret
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 50.6 x 66 cms (19 7/8 x 26 ins) Image size: 45.4 x 54 cms (17 7/8 x 21 1/4 ins)
Lithograph
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
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
$40,000Sale Price|27% Off
Orientale à la croix trifoliée
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 65 x 50.5 cms (25 1/2 x 19 7/8 ins) Image size: 54.3 x 45 cms (21 3/8 x 17 3/4 ins)
Lithograph
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
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
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
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph I, from Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse, 1947
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie I (Lithograph I), from the album Repli, Gravures de Henri Matisse (Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse), or...
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
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
La Danseuse sur un Tabouret - Lithograph by Henri matisse - 1927
By Henri Matisse
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 130 pieces. This artwork is from the collection "Dix danseures" Ref. Duthuit 481 Very good condition.
Lithograph
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph V, from Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse, 1947
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie V (Lithograph V), from the album Repli, Gravures de Henri Matisse (Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse), or...
Lithograph
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, The Fall of Icarus, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1945
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled La Chute d’Icare (The Fall of Icarus), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IV, No. 13, originates from the...
Lithograph
$15,500
Standing Dancer, Leaning from: Ten Dancers - Lithograph - French - Fauvism Art
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
HENRI MATISSE 1869-1954 (Emile Benoît) Le Cateau-Cambrésis 1869-1954 Nice (French) Title: Standing Dancer, Leaning, from: Ten Dancers Danseuse debout, accoudée, Dix Danseuses, 1925...
Lithograph
Coquelicots
By Henri Matisse
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lithograph after a gouache decoupee from Verve 35/36
Lithograph
Tete (From Poesie), 1932 Modern Etching by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tete (From Poesie) Henri Matisse French (1869–1954) Date: 1932 Etching Edition of 145 Image Size: 10 x 7.5 inches Frame Size: 16 x 13.75 inches Printer: Roger Lacourière, Paris Pub...
Etching
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
$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
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph V, from Apollinaire, 1952
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie V (Lithograph V), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates from ...
Lithograph
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph IV, from Apollinaire, 1952
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie IV (Lithograph IV), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates fro...
Lithograph
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph III, from Apollinaire, 1952
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie III (Lithograph III), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates f...
Lithograph
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph II, from Apollinaire, 1952
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie II (Lithograph II), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates fro...
Lithograph
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph I, from Apollinaire, 1952
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie I (Lithograph I), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates from ...
Lithograph
$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
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
$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
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
Henri Matisse, Lithograph IV, from Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse, 1947
By Henri Matisse
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie IV (Lithograph IV), from the album Repli, Gravures de Henri Matisse (Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse), ...
Lithograph