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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$550
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
Henri Matisse Large 1960 Lithograph Print " La Blouse Roumaine " 1940
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Rochester, NY
Henri Matisse vintage 1960 custom framed large offset lithograph print on quality paper " La Blouse Roumaine " originally created in 1940 by Matisse. Printed in 1960 and published by...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Henri Matisse Portrait of a Lady, Repli, 1947
By Henri Matisse
Located in Savannah, GA
(French, 1869-1954) A portrait of a lady, lithograph on handmade paper from the album Repli by André Rouveyre, an edition of 370. paper: 6 ½ by 10 inches frame: 14 by 18 inches Pa...
Paper
Madame Pompadour
By Henri Matisse
Located in New York, NY
The simple elegance of this original lithograph, created by Henri Matisse in 1955, is undeniably beautiful. From the edition of 2850, the print measures 12 ½ x 10 in. (31.5 x 25 cm...
Lithograph
$12,000
H 32 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
"Buste de Femme" 1942-43 by Henri Matisse Signed Lithograph /25 French Modernist
By Henri Matisse
Located in Yardley, PA
About this work: Created in 1942-43, this work belongs to one of the most fertile periods of Matisse’s career as a printmaker and draftsman. By this time, Matisse had long since mast...
Lithograph, Chine Colle
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.25 in W 19.25 in D 0.75 in
"L'Ile Verte" from Poesies Antillaises Lithograph by Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "L'Ile Verte" (Green Island) from Poesies Antillaises lithograph by Henri Matisse, circa 1972. Excellent fresh impression on pale cream wove Arches paper with bistre ink, un...
Paper
$792
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
La Femme, Lithograph, Modern, 1939, Plate signed, Excellent
By Henri Matisse
Located in OPOLE, PL
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - La Femme Lithograph from 1939. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure shipment.
Lithograph
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Testa Femminile Offset Print, Framed Modern Art, Circa 1999
By Henri Matisse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a framed reproduction of "Woman's Portrait", published in 1999 by LEM with the approval of the Succession Matisse. The piece, part of the permanent collection at the Hermitag...
Offset
$175
H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.1 in
Nadia Au Menton Pointu Offset Lithograph, Modern 20th Century Art
By Henri Matisse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nadia au Menton Pointu," originally created by Henri Matisse in 1950, was beautifully reproduced by Maeght Éditeur in 1988 with the approval of the Succession Henri Matisse Estate. ...
Offset
The Spanish Girl - Etching and Aquatint
By Henri Matisse
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) The Spanish Girl Etching and aquatint Unsigned Authenticated by the Chalcographie’s dry stamp Numbered on the reverse / 20 copies On vellum, 57 x 38 cm (c...
Etching, Aquatint
La Pompadour Original Poster by Henri Matisse, 1999
By Henri Matisse
Located in Winchester, GB
This beautiful minimalist poster depicts Henri Matisse's 1951 sketch "La Pompadour". Printed by Maeght Editeur of Paris in 1999, the monochrome artwork is in mint condition. The Gale...
Paper
Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes, Signed and Numbered
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful custom-framed lithograph by Hungarian-born French artist, Marcel Vertes, entitled "Circus Queens". The piece is signed, Vertes, in the lower right corner and numbered, "30/50" in the lower left corner. The image itself measures 23" high x 16" wide. The frame is a 2" thick 2 toned framed, black and a subtle cerused-like grey. It was originally sold through the Vincent Price...
Wood
Trois Baigneuses Devant le Port de Sainte-Adresse Lithograph by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful lithograph on wove paper of a trio of bathers in Saint-Adresse by Raoul Dufy (1877-1953), who was noted for his scenes of outdoor social events. Pencil signed and numbere...
Gold Leaf
Rose de Sables, II Oil Painting by Antonio Guansé
By Antonio Guansé
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Up for sale is a beautiful oil painting by Antonio Guansé (1926-2008). Signed and titled "Rose de Sables, II". In original frame. About the artist: Ant...
Canvas, Paint
Abstract Painting in Original Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A fun abstract painting on a merlot background in its original walnut & gilt frame with antique glass. We have not been able to find any information on the artist, but it is signed a...
Walnut
Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" Rectangular Tray, Lina Cavalieri Face
By Fornasetti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This rectangular lacquered wood tray was designed by Piero Fornasetti and produced by the Atelier Fornasetti under his son Barnaba Fornasetti. It features Piero's signature "Tema e V...
Laminate, Wood
Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set of three framed prints depicting Greek glassical red-figure pottery. Left print: Marked: T.XV. - "In Miis. Vaticano - Depicting Apulian Red-Figure bell krater...
Wood, Paper
The French artist's expressive depiction of his atelier is filled with small portrayals of his other works. Now, those pieces are sharing a room with the canvas for the first time since Matisse painted it.
Since leaving Los Angeles, Patrick Dragonette is experiencing a new kind of creative freedom.
