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Henri MatisseCirca 1950 exhibition poster by Henri Matisse Dessins et SculpturesCirca 1950
Circa 1950
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The circa 1950 exhibition poster by Henri Matisse for Dessins et Sculptures at the Galerie Berggruen in Paris marks an important moment in modern art history. Printed by Mourlot Studios, the poster represents a collaboration between one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a prominent gallery, known for showcasing the works of modern masters.
By the 1950s, Henri Matisse had already become a key figure in the evolution of modern art. His work spanned various mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. This exhibition at Galerie Berggruen focused on his drawings and sculptures, showcasing his ability to express complex ideas with simplicity and grace. Matisse's work during this period demonstrated his continued innovation, even in the later stages of his career, as he explored the essence of form and line.
Galerie Berggruen, founded by Heinz Berggruen, was a significant hub for modern art in Paris. The gallery became well-known for its exhibitions of major 20th-century artists, including Picasso, Giacometti, and Matisse. The Dessins et Sculptures exhibition provided a platform for Matisse's drawings and sculptures, allowing the public to engage with his work in new ways and highlighting his ongoing contributions to modern art.
The poster for this exhibition was printed by Mourlot Studios, a renowned lithographic printing house that worked closely with many leading artists of the time. Mourlot was instrumental in producing high-quality lithographs for artists like Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall, transforming exhibition posters into collectible art objects themselves.
This poster for Dessins et Sculptures at Galerie Berggruen is a reflection of the vibrant art scene in post-war Paris and Matisse's lasting influence on the world of modern art. The exhibition celebrated Matisse's mastery of both drawing and sculpture, and the collaboration with Mourlot Studios helped ensure that the poster would be remembered as a valuable piece of art history.
Expressionism
Printed by Mourlot in Paris
- Creator:Henri Matisse (1869-1954, French)
- Creation Year:Circa 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215073312
Henri Matisse
Whether working as a draftsman, a sculptor, a printmaker or a painter, Henri Matisse was a master of color. Although classically trained at the Académie Julian, in Paris, he quickly abandoned traditional techniques and genres to pioneer a style all his own, marked by quick, gestural strokes and fluid contours.
Along with fellow painter André Derain, Matisse was the leading proponent of Fauvism, a movement whose name is derived from the French word for "wild beast.” Marked by vibrant hues, Fauvist paintings like Matisse’s famous 1906 composition Le Bonheur de vivre use wild, active brushstrokes and a palette unconstrained by nature, resulting in women with purple skin and trees with orange leaves. Often, these compositions unite pure color with the white of exposed canvas to create a sense of transparency and light.
In addition to masterful landscapes and still lifes, Matisse loved to paint erotic subjects, particularly the female nude. Rejecting strict realism, he distilled the form into its essential parts and then translated these into voluptuous, rounded contours. With its striking colors and sculptural modeling of the figure, Odalisque couchée aux magnolias is among Matisse’s most famous works — and the most expensive work of his ever sold — depicting Henriette Darricarrère, his muse and favorite model for around seven years, lounging luxuriously in his Nice studio. In pictures like the lithograph Nu Bleu, he explored the expressive power of a body in motion by placing his figures in twisted or contorted poses, transforming their limbs into tangles of color and shape that push figure painting toward abstraction.
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