Henri
Matisse
1869 – 1954
“What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.”
Bio
Born in Northern France, Henri Matisse began his career studying law before turning to painting in 1891. Initially trained in a conservative naturalist style, his exposure to Impressionists like Van Gogh and Cézanne led to a vibrant personal style. In 1905, Matisse co-founded Fauvism, a short-lived but influential movement emphasizing bold, expressive use of color. He believed color and form guided the artist, striving for harmony and serenity in his work. Matisse gained critical acclaim and important commissions, including murals now in the Hermitage, and was known for expressive depictions of dancers and figures across painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Later in life, he focused on colorful cut-paper collages, exemplified by his famous Jazz series. Residing mainly in southern France, Matisse remained popular internationally until his death in 1954.
Henri Matisse - Formes
Sheet size: 16.5 x 25 5/8 inches ; Framed: 29 x 37.5 inches, Hand-colored Pochoir
Henri Matisse - M. Loyal
Sheet size:; 16 1/2 x 25 5/8 inches ; Framed: 29 x 37.5 inches, Hand-colored Pochoir on Arches paper
Henri Matisse - Nude with Bracelet
Image size: 9 ⅝ x 7 inches; Framed: 21 1/8 x 18 1/8 inches, Original linoleum engraving printed in black ink on Arches
Henri Matisse - ...Et je me reposerai enfin dans le rien que je convoite...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Original linoleum engraving printed in black ink on Arches wove paper (vélin d’Arches)
Henri Matisse - ...Mais soudain le soleil, secouant sa criniere...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...Tenebres de moi-meme, je m’abandonne a vous...
Image size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches, Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Original linoleum engraving printed in black ink on Arches wove paper (vélin d’Arches)
Henri Matisse - ...j’irai a ce que j’ai voulu, sans fierte comme sans remords...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...semblable a un chef de guerre de seize ans...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - Tete de Jeune Fille
Image size: 14 4/8 x 11 1/4 inches, Lithograph printed in brown ink on japon nacre paper
Henri Matisse - Place Bertin
Image size: 14 4/8 x 11 1/4 inches, Lithograph printed in brown ink on japon nacre paper
Henri Matisse - Rivage
Image size: 14 4/8 x 11 1/4 inches, Lithograph printed in brown ink on japon nacre paper
Henri Matisse - Untitled
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22.25 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...On dirait qu’elle ne m’a jamais vue...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22.25 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...Elle y pose sa joue, Elle l’embrasse...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...seule, au pied du grand caroubier...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 inches, Original linoleum engraving printed in black ink on Arches wove paper (vélin d’Arches)
Henri Matisse - ...Et se coucher chaque soir dans son malheur...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...Le regard fixe, les joues en feu...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...emportes jusqu’aux constellations...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22.25 inches, Linoleum engraving, printed in black
Henri Matisse - ...un meuglement different des autres...
Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Original linoleum engraving printed in black ink on Arches wove paper (vélin d’Arches)
Henri Matisse - . . . ORNEMENTS, BANDEAUX ET CULS-DE-LAMPE . . . (Variant IX)
Image size: 9 ⅝ x 7 inches; Framed: 25 x 22 1/8 inches, Original linoleum engraving printed in black ink on Arches wove paper (vélin d’Arches)