Matisse, Henri | Nu assis-les yeux noris, 1926 / 1948 — available on Composition Gallery

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Drypoint on wove. Image: 7.75 × 4.75 in (20 × 12 cm) Signed and numbered to the lower right margin. Literature: Duthuit 97.

Nu assis-les yeux noris is a drypoint by Henri Matisse that exemplifies his legendary economy of line, presenting a seated female nude with dark, expressive eyes and arms folded across the body. Executed with the directness and confidence that define Matisse's graphic work, each incised line traces the essential contours of the figure with sensuous clarity, omitting all but the most vital anatomical detail. Originally created in 1926 and printed in a later edition, this exquisite impression preserves the delicate burr characteristic of the drypoint medium, signed and numbered by the artist beneath the plate mark.

Henri Matisse (France, 1869–1954) was a pioneer of Fauvism, celebrated for his vibrant use of color and bold, expressive forms. His work spanned painting, sculpture, and paper cut-outs, with masterpieces like The Red Room and his Blue Nudes. Matisse's innovative approach continues to influence modern art and design.

Henri Matisse

Nu assis-les yeux noris, 1926 / 1948

Name: Nu assis-les yeux noris, 1926 / 1948
SKU: 17371
Price: 8350.00 USD
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Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Drypoint

DrypointDrypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a plate using a sharp, pointed tool, typically a needle made of metal or diamond. Traditionally, copper plates were used, but today zinc, plexiglass, or acetate are also common. Drypoint is easier for drawing artists to master compared to engraving, as the needle technique resembles drawing with a pencil rather than the more complex burin used in engraving.

Edition

Edition of 25

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- Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse was a French artist whose pioneering use of color and innovative techniques established him as one of the most influential figures in modern art. His practice spanned painting, sculpture, printmaking, and later, his renowned cut-out collages. As a leader of the Fauvist movement, Matisse used bold, non-naturalistic colors and expressive brushstrokes to create works that conveyed joy and emotion. His vibrant palette and simplified forms challenged traditional ideas of representation, focusing instead on harmony and the emotional impact of art.

In the later years of his career, Matisse developed his iconic 'cut-outs,' where he used scissors to create dynamic shapes from painted paper. This revolutionary technique demonstrated his lifelong commitment to exploring the essence of form and color. Themes of nature, human figures, and interior spaces permeate his work, which celebrates beauty and vitality. Matisse’s legacy stands alongside that of Picasso, shaping the course of 20th-century art and inspiring countless generations of artists.

Henri Matisse

Nu assis-les yeux noris, 1926 / 1948

38 x 28 cm

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