Head Study B, 1950

Henri-Matisse-cutouts-head-study-b-1950-lithograph-drawing-face.jpg
Henri-Matisse-cutouts-head-study-b-1950-lithograph-drawing-face-unframed.jpg
henri-matisse-paperwork-smaller.jpg
Henri-Matisse-cutouts-head-study-b-1950-lithograph-drawing-face.jpg
Henri-Matisse-cutouts-head-study-b-1950-lithograph-drawing-face-unframed.jpg
henri-matisse-paperwork-smaller.jpg
sold out

Head Study B, 1950

$1,950.00

Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)                                   

Medium: Lithograph
Edition No.: 1st Edition, Vol. IX, no. 35 & 36/6,500

Signed in plate, lower right

Publisher: Tériade, Paris

Printer: Mourlot Atelier, Paris

Dimensions: 11" x 14" (21" x 24" with frame)

Catalogue Raisonné: Duthuit 139, Freitag 6231

Black gestural lines accentuate this touching image of a woman’s face. Composed of graceful contours in a minimal composition, this work possesses a universal appeal-emphasizing joy, peace of the doll-like face. With simplicity of line, Matisse clearly conveys the beauty of this subject with a faint hint of a smile crossing her lips. Matisse's fluid draftsmanship and control of line shines through in this delightful work.

Known for his masterful use of color and his unique draftsmanship, Matisse is regarded as one of three artists who defined the revolutionary developments in the plastic arts, which were responsible for significant innovations in painting. His expressive language of color and shape, displayed in a body of work spanning over half a century, won him recognition as a leading figure in European modern art.

 

In the collection of:

Minneapolis Museum of Art (MIA), MN

PURCHASE NOW

Featured
This work comes with full historical documentation, which includes the following: Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, Justification Pages from the Printer/Publisher, as well as additional information on the artist and the print at

This work comes with full historical documentation, which includes the following: Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, Justification Pages from the Printer/Publisher, as well as additional information on the artist and the print atelier's collaboration.

Also included is the work's recorded provenance history. All the paperwork is protected and sealed inside a hard-bound folio.

The Certificate of Authenticity accompanying this work guarantees its authenticity.

Featured
This work was created at the acclaimed Mourlot Atelier, Paris. Founded by Fernand Mourlot, the Atelier is credited in art history with the resurgence of the lithograph and was recognized as the premiere print studio in Paris. During the twentieth c

This work was created at the acclaimed Mourlot Atelier, Paris.

Founded by Fernand Mourlot, the Atelier is credited in art history with the resurgence of the lithograph and was recognized as the premiere print studio in Paris. During the twentieth century, artists such as Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Raoul Dufy, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso worked directly with Mourlot to create and executed their prints. 

For more information on Mourlot and the artist collaboration- click here