Henri Matisse Vintage 1991 Jazz Portfolio Lithograph Print " Le Cirque / the Circus " 1947

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This Henri Matisse rare vintage 1991 Jazz portfolio offset lithograph print " Le Cirque / The Circus " 1947, is … Read more This Henri Matisse rare vintage 1991 Jazz portfolio offset lithograph print " Le Cirque / The Circus " 1947, is a very special and unique piece to add to your collection. The rare out of print offset lithograph print was printed in The United Kingdom in 1991 by Conran Octopus Limited, copyright Succession H. Matisse / DACS. It features an original artwork created by Matisse in 1947 titled " Le Cirque ( The Circus ) " from the famous Jazz Portfolio.

Henri Matisse ( 1869 - 1954 ) the French born artist is known for both his sense of color and his 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.

A straight line can be drawn between the big figure composition of Matisse's Fauvist Period and the gouache Cut - Out technique he perfected at the end of his life. Likening whet he called " Drawing with Scissors " ( Cutting directly into Color ) to a sculptor carving into stone. His achievement was to create three dimensional form, entire and rounded, like sculptures. For the last 15 years of his life, though he continued to paint, draw, and sculpt, Paper Cut - Outs became his principal medium.

The vintage offset lithograph print measures 14" W X 11" H. It is in excellent vintage Condition consistent with age and light signs of handling. It has never been framed. Please see photos for Condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less