As one of the most influential artists of the 20th-Century his stylistic innovation was the formative influence for modern art, inspiring his contemporaries and subsequent generations of artists. His massive body of work spanned 65 years creating not only his famed oil paintings that are on permanent display in every major museum’s modern art collection worldwide but also, and more often, creating etchings, linocuts, lithographs, and aquatints.
Known primarily as the leader of the Fauvist movement, his attention to the expressive power of vibrant colors and rhythmic fluidity was apparent in his lifelong quest for “art of balance, of purity, and serenity.” These attributes extended throughout his career and are evident in his late-career paper cut-outs and the original lithographs featured in the earlier issues of La Revue Verve and his storied 1945 collection, Jazz. Often his varied subjects featured landscapes, still life, portraiture, and studio interiors but perhaps his most beloved and recognized subject is the female form.
Throughout his career Matisse employed printmaking as a vital pillar of his creativity, allowing him to share his process with a broader audience beyond his gallery patrons. Creative cooperation with legendary printers like Mourlot Frères allowed Matisse to flourish in print mediums while capturing delicate details on the lithographic stone or etching plate. Over this career he was commissioned by many fine art publications, created limited edition suites, released exclusive books featuring and including his original print-works, all while maintaining his experimental process to create original lifetime impressions that are highly sought after by collectors worldwide to this day.
The Matisse Collector's Market is Globally Recognized, Spanning a Massive Spectrum While Maintaining High Demand for Original Editions
