Henri Matisse – La Robe Jaune Au Ruban Noir, 1922 – Lithograph

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La Robe Jaune au Ruban Noir (The Yellow Dress with Black Ribbon), 1922 - Lithograph on Chiné Paper - Literature: Duthuit 424 - Hand-signed by Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse’s La Robe Jaune au Ruban Noir (The Yellow Dress with Black Ribbon), 1922, captures the artist’s elegant and delicate linework, characteristic of his figurative lithographs. The seated woman, rendered with graceful simplicity, exudes quiet charm. Her flowing dress, detailed with gentle folds and adorned with a black ribbon, complements the modest vase of flowers placed on the table beside her. This lithograph, measuring 15 × 11 inches (38.1 × 27.9 cm), was printed on Chiné paper and is part of a limited edition of 50 copies, with an additional 10 artist’s proofs and proofs. Each piece is hand-signed by Matisse. Listed in Duthuit’s catalogue raisonné (No. 424), this work highlights Matisse’s mastery of composition and his sensitivity to the human figure.

Henri Matisse (France, 1869–1954) was a pioneer of Fauvism, celebrated for his vibrant use of color and bold, expressive forms. His work spanned painting, sculpture, and paper cut-outs, with masterpieces like The Red Room and his Blue Nudes. Matisse's innovative approach continues to influence modern art and design.

Henri Matisse

La Robe Jaune Au Ruban Noir, 1922

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Lithograph

LithographLithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Edition of 50 + 10 AP + proofs

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Drawing is putting a line around an idea.

- Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse was a French artist whose pioneering use of color and innovative techniques established him as one of the most influential figures in modern art. His practice spanned painting, sculpture, printmaking, and later, his renowned cut-out collages. As a leader of the Fauvist movement, Matisse used bold, non-naturalistic colors and expressive brushstrokes to create works that conveyed joy and emotion. His vibrant palette and simplified forms challenged traditional ideas of representation, focusing instead on harmony and the emotional impact of art.

In the later years of his career, Matisse developed his iconic 'cut-outs,' where he used scissors to create dynamic shapes from painted paper. This revolutionary technique demonstrated his lifelong commitment to exploring the essence of form and color. Themes of nature, human figures, and interior spaces permeate his work, which celebrates beauty and vitality. Matisse’s legacy stands alongside that of Picasso, shaping the course of 20th-century art and inspiring countless generations of artists.

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La Robe Jaune Au Ruban Noir, 1922

38.1 x 27.9 cm

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