Matisse, Henri | One plate, from Cinquante Dessins (Duthuit Books 2), 1920 — available on Composition Gallery

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Etching on chine collé, signed in black ink, numbered from the edition of 1000 in pencil, also numbered on accompanying justification page. Published by the artist, Paris.

This etching by Henri Matisse, created in 1920, is one plate from the publication Cinquante Dessins (Duthuit Books 2). Executed on chine collé and signed in black ink, the portrait features a delicately drawn female face rendered in Matisse’s fluid and expressive line. With its minimal but confident mark-making, the work captures an intimate psychological presence while maintaining the artist’s hallmark simplicity and elegance. Numbered from an edition of 1000 and originally published by Matisse himself in Paris, the piece exemplifies his mastery of form through economy of line.

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

One plate, from Cinquante Dessins (Duthuit Books 2), 1920

Name: One plate, from Cinquante Dessins (Duthuit Books 2), 1920
SKU: 16336

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.

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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

Edition

Edition of 1000

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Drawing is putting a line around an idea.

- 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

One plate, from Cinquante Dessins (Duthuit Books 2), 1920

30.5 x 21 cm

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Henri Matisse