Henri Matisse: Master of Colour (1869 – 1954)
Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a revolutionary French artist who transformed 20th-century art through his expressive use of color and form. Originally a lawyer, he discovered painting while recovering from appendicitis at age 21. As a leader of the Fauvist movement, he earned the nickname “wild beast” for his bold, non-naturalistic palettes.
Throughout his career, Matisse sought “balance, purity, and serenity” in his work. In his final years, while bedbound, he pioneered the “cut-out” technique—painting with scissors—to create vibrant paper collages. His legacy as a master colorist remains a cornerstone of modern art.
Museum-grade Giclée Prints
We use one of the world’s most popular Fine Art paper, the Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308gsm, and archival inks, for high-quality Fine Art printing. The white cotton artist’s paper, with its characteristic, wonderfully soft feel, boasts a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth. This paper produces outstanding prints that feature brilliant colours, deep blacks, striking contrasts and perfect reproduction of detail. This acid- and lignin-free classic meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance and is specially designed for FineArt applications.
Printed with a white border on all sides to preserve the image, reflect established gallery practice and allow proper framing.
Borders can vary around an art print, particularly to preserve the original aspect ratio of the artwork and fit it onto standard paper or frame sizes without cropping or distortion. This ensures the artist’s original composition is maintained.
(Typicall borders sizes – Small: 20mm, Medium: 30mm, Large: 40mm, Collector & Exhibition: 50mm)
Framing (Framed option)
Elevate your space with our wooden picture frames – where modern design meets sustainable craftsmanship. Our frames offer timeless elegance with its classic design.
Each frame features high-quality edge-ground float glass (no sharp edges), an acid-free barrier paper and a robust MDF backing.They come with sawtooth hangers for both portrait and landscape orientation, and feature push and turn clips. Crafted in Germany from FSC®-certified wood, these frames are made from sustainably managed forests that adhere to Forest Stewardship Council standards.
Presentation
- Minimal profile, gallery-standard finish
-
Prints are supplied ready to hang when framed and presented without a mount, allowing the artwork to fill the frame.
-
Unframed prints are delivered flat and carefully protected.
