Matisse Papiers Découpés | A2 Black Frame

In the late 1940s, Henri Matisse turned almost exclusively to cut paper as his primary medium, and scissors as his chief implement, introducing a radically new operation that came to be called a cut-out. Matisse would cut painted sheets into forms of varying shapes and sizes—from the vegetal to the abstract - which he then arranged into lively compositions, striking for their play with color and contrast, their exploitation of decorative strategies, and their economy of means.

Initially, these compositions were of modest size but, over time, their scale grew along with Matisse’s ambitions for them, expanding into mural or room-size works. A brilliant final chapter in Matisse’s long career, the cut-outs reflect both a renewed commitment to form and color and an inventiveness directed to the status of the work of art, whether as a unique object, environment, ornament, or a hybrid of all of these. This premium quality giclee art print reproduction of an imagined advertising poster for Matisse's exhibition at the Galerie Berggruen & Cie has been produced on luxurious 100% cotton rag textured art paper using archival quality inks resulting in a superior print suitable for museum or gallery display. This stylish art print will make a stunning addition to your home decor.

• Gallery quality giclée art print

• 300gsm 100% cotton rag textured art paper

• Natural white with a matte finish

• Archival inks for vivid colour and sharp detail

THE ARTIST

The French painter Henri Matisse was one of the great initiators of the modern art movement, which uses the combination of bold primary colours and free, simple forms. He was also the most outstanding personality of the first revolution in twentieth century art—Fauvism (style of art that uses colour and sometimes distorted forms to convey its message).

• A2 Size 42.0 x 59.4cm