Henri Matisse Vintage 1948 Fauvism Limited Edition French Fine Art Lithograph Print " Vase De Fleurs " 1907

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This rare vintage 1948 Fauvism limited edition French fine art lithograph print " Vase De Fleurs " 1907, is an … Read more This rare vintage 1948 Fauvism limited edition French fine art lithograph print " Vase De Fleurs " 1907, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The fine art lithograph print is printed in France in 1948 by Les Editions Du Chene Paris, as part of a French portfolio of limited edition Fauvism lithograph prints titled " Les Fauves Peintures ". The vintage lithograph print feature an artwork image originally created by Matisse in 1907 titled " Vase De Fleurs ".

Henri Matisse ( 1869 - !954 ) 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 Twentieth 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.

In 1905 Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, Maurice De Vlaminck, and Georges Braque exhibited their highly innovative paintings at the controversial Sal D' Automne. The vivid, unnatural colors led the art critic Louis Vauxcelles to name their works as " Les Fauves ", or " The Wild Beasts ", marking the start of the Fauvist Movement.

The lithograph print plate image measures 8 3/4" W X 10 1/2" H, on a page that is 10 7/8" W X 14 7/8" H. The print is attached to the page with a method called " tipping " where it is attached by hand to the page on the left side edge. Behind the print plate on the page is the title, date, and size of the original artwork.

The rare out of print limited edition French lithograph print is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age and light signs of handling to the page backing. It has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price.

*** ( The last 3 photos are from the portfolio that the print was a part of, those additional pages are shown for origin reference ,and are not included in this sale of the print ) See less