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Henri Matisse Art

French, 1869-1954

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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Artist: Henri Matisse
Calypso from James Joyce's Ulysses, Softground Etching by Henri Matisse
Calypso from James Joyce's Ulysses, Softground Etching by Henri Matisse

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....

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1930s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Visage de jeune femme

Visage de jeune femme

By Henri Matisse

Located in London, GB

Henri Matisse Visage de jeune femme 1948 Aquatint on BFK Rives paper, signed in pencil and numbered 4/25. Paper size: 55.5 x 38 cms (21 7/8 x 15 ins) Image si...

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1940s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Torse à l'aiguière

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Lithograph III, from Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse, 1947
Henri Matisse, Lithograph III, from Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse, 1947

Henri Matisse, Lithograph III, from Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse, 1947

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie III (Lithograph III), from the album Repli, Gravures de Henri Matisse (Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse)...

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1940s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Etudes, Etching by Henri Matisse
Etudes, Etching by Henri Matisse

Etudes, Etching by Henri Matisse

By Henri Matisse

Located in Long Island City, NY

Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - Etudes, Year: 1932, Medium: Etching on wove paper, Image Size: 9 x 5.25 inches, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm), Provenance: From the colle...

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1930s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Plate 6: Mais Soudain le Soleil, Secouant sa Criniere, from Pasiphae
Plate 6: Mais Soudain le Soleil, Secouant sa Criniere, from Pasiphae

Plate 6: Mais Soudain le Soleil, Secouant sa Criniere, from Pasiphae

By Henri Matisse

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Henri Matisse Title: Plate 6: Mais Soudain le Soleil, Secouant sa Criniere (But Suddenly the Sun, Shaking its Mane) Portfolio: Pasiphae Medium: Linocut on Arches vellum Year:...

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1940s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Linocut

Henri Matisse, Untitled, from Apollinaire, 1952
Henri Matisse, Untitled, from Apollinaire, 1952

Henri Matisse, Untitled, from Apollinaire, 1952

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates from the 1952...

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1950s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse Portrait Lithograph, 1972, Lied Dement, from Poesies Antillaises
Henri Matisse Portrait Lithograph, 1972, Lied Dement, from Poesies Antillaises

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...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse: Colour Lithographs after the Cut-Outs, Framed Print, 1958

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...

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20th Century Henri Matisse Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Buste de jeune fille, les bras croisés

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)

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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse Crayon Drawing Direct from Matisse Estate
Henri Matisse Crayon Drawing Direct from Matisse Estate

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....

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Early 1900s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Paper, Crayon

Figure Assise, Transparent Blouse Lithograph on Japon Paper, 1920s
Figure Assise, Transparent Blouse Lithograph on Japon Paper, 1920s

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Henri Matisse Lithograph, 1972, D'Apres Longus from Poesies Antillaises
Henri Matisse Lithograph, 1972, D'Apres Longus from Poesies Antillaises

Henri Matisse Lithograph, 1972, D'Apres Longus from Poesies Antillaises

By Henri Matisse

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Henri Matisse Title: D'Apres Longus 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" Sign...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Nu assis, chevelure claire

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)

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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Le repos du modèle

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

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

La Blouse Turque - Étude de Jambes, Modern Lithograph, Signed, 30/50
La Blouse Turque - Étude de Jambes, Modern Lithograph, Signed, 30/50

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...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

La Persane

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Modern Master Colour Lithograph 'Souvenirs d'Océanie' on Wove paper
Modern Master Colour Lithograph 'Souvenirs d'Océanie' on Wove paper

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 ...

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1950s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Untitled, from Apollinaire, 1952
Henri Matisse, Untitled, from Apollinaire, 1952

Henri Matisse, Untitled, from Apollinaire, 1952

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates from the 1952...

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1950s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Seated Figure, with Right Arm Resting on a Table Reading - French Edition of 25
Seated Figure, with Right Arm Resting on a Table Reading - French Edition of 25

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...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Henri Matisse: Colour Lithographs after the Cut-Outs, Framed Print, 1958

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...

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20th Century Henri Matisse Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Etude Pour le Livre "La Religieuse Portugaise"

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

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1970s Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Repos sur la banquette

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Nadia au visage rond

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...

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1940s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Henri Matisse, Lithograph VI, from Apollinaire, 1952
Henri Matisse, Lithograph VI, from Apollinaire, 1952

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...

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1950s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Odalisque à la culotte de satin rouge

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Grande masque

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 ...

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1940s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Henri Matisse (1869–1954) – Color aquatint on Arches paper – 1925
Henri Matisse (1869–1954) – Color aquatint on Arches paper – 1925

Henri Matisse (1869–1954) – Color aquatint on Arches paper – 1925

By Henri Matisse

Located in Varese, IT

Color aquatint on Arches paper, edited in 1925. Limited edition of 200 copies unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Originally published by the Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, although there a...

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1920s Surrealist Henri Matisse Art

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Paper, Aquatint

Nu au fauteuil sur fond moucharabieh

Nu au fauteuil sur fond moucharabieh

By Henri Matisse

Located in London, GB

Henri Matisse Nu au fauteuil sur fond moucharabieh 1925 Lithograph on Arches vellum paper, Edition of 50 Paper size: 65.5 x 50 cms (25 3/4 x 19 5/8 ins) Image size: 54 x 44 cms (21 1...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Acrobates

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...

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1950s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Nadia au regard attentif

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

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Mid-20th Century Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Henri Matisse, Teeny, from XXe siecle, 1938
Henri Matisse, Teeny, from XXe siecle, 1938

Henri Matisse, Teeny, from XXe siecle, 1938

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite linocut by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Teeny, from the album XXe siecle, Chroniques du jour, 13 rue Valette (5e), Directeur G. di San Lazzaro, Sommaire du no. 4,...

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1930s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Linocut

Nu couché. Intérieur à la lampe vénitienne

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Orientale à la croix trifoliée

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)

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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Coquelicots
Coquelicots

Coquelicots

By Henri Matisse

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lithograph after a gouache decoupee from Verve 35/36

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1950s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Nu. Étude d’un mouvement de jambes

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Odalisque, brasero et coupe de fruits

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 ...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Nu Bleu II

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...

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1950s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Arabesque

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

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Nu couché de dos

Henri MatisseNu couché de dos, 1929

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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

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Lithograph III, from Apollinaire, 1952
Henri Matisse, Lithograph III, from Apollinaire, 1952

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...

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1950s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

‘LE REPOSE du MODELE' - Rare First State
‘LE REPOSE du MODELE' - Rare First State

‘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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Three Heads. To Friendship, from Apollinaire, 1952
Henri Matisse, Three Heads. To Friendship, from Apollinaire, 1952

Henri Matisse, Three Heads. To Friendship, from Apollinaire, 1952

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite aquatint by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Trois têtes. A l'amitié (Three Heads. To Friendship), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), originates from the 1952 edition published by Editions Raisons d'etre, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, April 24, 1952. The work captures Matisses lyrical line and expressive minimalism, paying tribute to the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire through a synthesis of portraiture and calligraphic grace. Executed as an aquatint on velin a la forme des papeteries d'Arches paper, this work measures 12.99 x 9.84 inches (33 x 25 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. The edition exemplifies the superior craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) Title: Trois têtes. A l'amitié (Three Heads. To Friendship), from the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse) Medium: Aquatint on velin a la forme des papeteries d'Arches paper Dimensions: 12.99 x 9.84 inches (33 x 25 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1952 Publisher: Editions Raisons d'etre, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue Raisonne Reference: Duthuit, Claude. Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonne des ouvrages illustres. Editions Claude Duthuit, Paris, 1988, illustration 31. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), published by Editions Raisons d'etre, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1952 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), Printing of this album was finished on April, Twenty-Four, M.CM.LII for the Editions Raisons d'etre, 2 rue des Beaux-Arts in Paris, was produced by Fernand Mourlot, based on the models of Henri Matisse. The eight original lithographs were shot on the presses of Mourlot Freres who also printed the cover and case composed by the artist. The stones were erased after drawing. The text and letrins engraved by Henri Matisse were drawn by Coulouma S.A., printer in Paris. Justification of the draw— XXX examples on large velin d'Arches a la forme, signed by the author and the artist, accompanied by a series of original lithographs numbered from I to XXX; CCC examples on velin d'Arches a la forme numbered from XXXI to CCCXXX; XX examples of non-commerce collaborators numbered from I to XX and in addition a few nominative examples on Grand Velin. About the Publication: Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse), published by Editions Raisons d'etre, Paris, in 1952, stands among Matisses most intimate artist’s albums, conceived as a visual homage to the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, whose friendship and creative influence had profoundly shaped the avant-garde in the early 20th century. The album unites Matisses mastery of line with his reverence for literature, pairing portraits, decorative initials, and typographic designs engraved in his own hand. Printed by the esteemed atelier Mourlot Freres, the volume exemplifies the peak of French postwar printmaking, merging literary refinement with visual purity. Each print reveals Matisses poetic sensibility—his ability to render emotion through the economy of contour and rhythm. 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 Trois têtes. A l'amitié (Three Heads. To Friendship) Apollinaire, Henri Matisse (Apollinaire, Henri Matisse) 1952, Matisse Editions Raisons d'etre, Matisse Mourlot Freres, Matisse aquatint...

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1950s Fauvist Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Nu renversé près d'une table Louis XV

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Tête penchée et Bocal de Poissons

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)

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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Figure assise, blouse transparente

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Paris : Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching (Duthuit-Matisse #108)
Paris : Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching (Duthuit-Matisse #108)

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)...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

La sieste

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 ...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Patitcha. Masque

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...

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1940s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Masque aux rouleaux

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)

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1940s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Teeny - Original linocut, 1938 - Referenced in Duthuit #723
Teeny - Original linocut, 1938 - Referenced in Duthuit #723

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, ...

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1930s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Linocut

Portrait of Baudelaire, Etching Paper by Henri Matisse
Portrait of Baudelaire, Etching Paper by Henri Matisse

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...

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1930s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Figure assise, le bras droit appuyé sur une table

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) ...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Nu couché

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...

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1920s Modern Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

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    The exact number of paintings that Matisse painted isn't known. Art historians have determined that the French artist produced at least 1,000 works over the course of his life. Roughly half of these pieces are thought to be paintings. Some of his most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vive, Blue Nude, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Explore an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
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    Henri Matisse stopped painting due to health concerns. In 1941, the French artist required surgery for cancer and used a wheelchair afterward. The physical limitations of his disability made it difficult for the artist to continue to produce both paintings and sculptures. However, he adapted by cutting shapes from colored paper for creative new works. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Henri Matisse art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
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    Henri Matisse's artistic style is largely classified as Fauvism. His colorful, expressive paintings also helped to influence Expressionist art. Some of the French artist's most famous paintings include Blue Nudes, La Danse and Le Bonheur de Vivre. Find a collection of Henri Matisse on 1stDibs.
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    Henri Matisse was famous for his work as a draftsman, sculptor, printmaker and painter. He is especially well known for his use 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. Shop an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
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    Some of Henri Matisse's most famous paintings include Le Bonheur de Vivre, Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra), Woman with a Hat, Music, The Green Stripe and L'Atelier Rouge. Matisse also worked as a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor. Regardless of what medium he was working in, the French artist was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick gestural strokes and fluid contours. Find an assortment of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
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    Henri Matisse created Icarus in 1947. It was printed using a stencil technique and was later included among 20 other pieces in his book Jazz. Shop a selection of Matisse’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Henri Matisse's art style is associated with several movements, including Postimpressionism and Fauvism. He was also the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement with a name 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 the exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light. Shop a variety of Henri Matisse art on 1stDibs.
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    Henri Matisse, throughout his decades-long career, had a number of different impacts upon the art world. However, his seminal works in so-called Fauvism (French for ‘wild beast’) set him apart from the start. With strident use of color and seemingly wild brushwork, works from Matisse’s formative periods are among the most highly sought after by collectors. You’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Henri Matisse's last painting was completed in 1951, and was titled Woman in Yellow Blouse. He also created a piece called The Swimming Pool, in 1952, which featured cutouts of divers and sea creatures in hues of blue. Shop a selection of Henri Matisse pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.