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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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Style: Impressionist
Artist: Henri Matisse
Frontispiece, from: Fifty Drawings - French Impressionism Portrait
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
This original etching is hand signed in black ink by the artist "Henri Matisse" at the lower right margin. The work is from the edition of 1,000 published alongside 50 reproductions...
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1950s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Frontal Nude, Right Leg Folded Nu de face, jambe droite repliée, 1929
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
HENRI MATISSE 1869-1954 (Emile Benoît) Le Cateau-Cambrésis 1869-1954 Nice (French) Title: Frontal Nude, Right Leg Folded Nu de face, jambe droite repliée, 1929 Technique: Original...
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Fillette
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on vellum paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 33 x 26.5 cms (13 x 10 1/2 ins) Image size: 31.5 x 21.2 cms (12 3/8 x 8 3/8 ins)
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1940s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

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

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)
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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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)
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1940s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Aquatint

Florentine
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Linocut on Daragnès paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 52 x 33 cms (20 1/2 x 13 ins) image size: 18.5 x 14.3 cms (7 5/8 x 5 5/8 ins)
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1930s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Linocut

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

Marguerite III
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on Arches Velin paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 45 x 32 cms (17 5/8 x 12 5/8 ins) Image size: 30 x 22.8 cms (11 3/4 x 9 ins)
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1940s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

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

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)
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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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)
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Etching

Henri Matisse, "Nu Au Coussin Bleu", lithograph, hand signed and numbered
By Henri Matisse
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Henri Matisse Nu Au Coussin Bleu, 1924 Original lithograph, hand signed in pencil From the edition of 50 on arches vellum paper, numbered 5/50. Sheet measures: 29.5 x 22 inches Frame...
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

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Vue de Belle-île by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
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By Henri Matisse
Located in Wilton, CT
d'Orlean's poems are represented here in Matisse's handwriting with Matisse's illustrations. Signed on the justification page by the artist.
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1950s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

"Travail et Joie" Impressionist Interior Scene
By Henri Matisse
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionist interior still life scene with grey and orange tones. The work is stamped by the artist and dated. The work is framed in a silver frame with an orange matte. The title ...
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1940s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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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)
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Florentine
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Linocut on Daragnès paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 52 x 33 cms (20 1/2 x 13 ins) image size: 18.5 x 14.3 cms (7 5/8 x 5 5/8 ins)
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1930s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Linocut

Fillette
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on vellum paper, Edition of 25 Paper size: 33 x 26.5 cms (13 x 10 1/2 ins) Image size: 31.5 x 21.2 cms (12 3/8 x 8 3/8 ins)
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1940s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Fillette
H 13 in W 10.44 in
Dancer in Wooden Armchair (Duthuit 483)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original signed lithograph on Arches paper by French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) titled "Dancer in Wooden Armchair", 1925. Hand pencil signed and numbered by Matisse lower ri...
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1920s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Lithograph

Odysseus' Ship from Ulysse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original soft-ground etching by Henri Matisse, done in 1935. This image was created to illustrate James Joyce's "Ulysses", which is based on Greek mythologies. Howe...
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1930s Impressionist Henri Matisse Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Henri Matisse art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, purple, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Henri Matisse in lithograph, etching, linocut and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Henri Matisse art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Paul Gavarni, Leonor Fini, and Raoul Dufy. Henri Matisse art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $555 and tops out at $170,000, while the average work can sell for $15,250.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

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