Henri Matisse Vintage 1937 Mourlot Fine Art Lithograph Print Framed Landmark French Exhibition Poster " Le Reve " 1935

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This Henri Matisse very rare vintage 1937 Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed landmark French Modernist exhibition poster " … more This Henri Matisse very rare vintage 1937 Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed landmark French Modernist exhibition poster " Le Reve " 1935, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The lithograph print exhibition poster is published by The Musee Du Petit Palais Paris, printed in France in 1937 in an unnumbered limited edition by Mourlot Imp. Paris, on the occasion of the " L'Art Independant " exhibition. The major presentation of masterpieces of Modern Art was organized by Raymond Escholier, curator of the museum. It features an iconic artwork image originally created by Matisse in 1935 titled " Le Reve " ( The Dream ).

This is a rare opportunity for true Matisse and Modernism fans and collectors both as this coveted image fine art exhibition poster, considered by many to be The Holy Grail of Matisse posters, is long out of print and very scarce to find.

Henri Matisse ( 1869 - 1954 ) The French born artist is known for both his sense of color and fluid aesthetic. Matisse is commonly regarded, along with Picasso as one of the most important artists who helped to define and influence radical Contemporary Art of The 20th Century. His mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing won him recognition as a leading figure in world Modern Art. Artworks by Matisse are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

The venerable famous printing house of Imprimerie Mourlot Paris was founded in 1852 by The Mourlot Family. It is known worldwide for its fine art lithography printing, and one of their most important contributions was to be the art poster. Mourlot became the place where posters were prepared and produced as works of art in their own right.

This landmark fine art lithograph poster marks the first collaboration and beginning of an important and long lasting partnership between the artist Matisse and Atelier Mourlot who together would continue to create many important art posters. An example of this same exhibition poster is held in the permanent archive collection of The Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts The City of Paris.

In the 1930's Fernand Mourlot invited the major artists of the time into the lithography studio to learn the medium of printing together. Encouraging the artists to work directly on the lithography plates to create original prints and posters in limited editions. The results of this artistic collaboration between master artists and Mourlot became internationally known for their originality, beauty, and exquisite craftsmanship.

The Petit Palais is an art museum in The 8th Arrondissement of Paris, France. Built in 1900 for The Exposition Universelle, it now houses The City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts ( Musee Des Beaux Arts De La Ville De Paris ). The Petit Palais is located across the street from The Grand Palais in Avenue Nicolas II, the other facades of the building face The Seine and Avenue Des Champs Elysees.

The rare out of print fine art lithograph print framed French exhibition poster measures 20 5/8" W X 30 5/8" H X 1 1/8" D. It is custom framed and conservation mounted with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern recessed beveled detailed matte eggshell finish black wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and very light minor surface wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less