Henri Matisse – L'Espagnol à la mantille, 1925 – Etching and Aquatint

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Plate signed and numbered - Image size: 39.5 X 27.5 cm. - Sheet size: 57 X 38 cm. - Engraved by Jacques Villon, supervised by Matisse. - Edited by the chalcography of the Louvre Museum. - In the catalog raisonné of the work of Matisse, Ginestet et Pouillon, reference E 645. - With the stamp of the Louvre Museum's chalcography.

Henri Matisse’s L’Espagnol à la mantille (1925) is an etching and aquatint that embodies the artist's flair for elegance and vibrant composition. The portrait features a woman in a traditional mantilla, framed by a richly patterned floral background and seated at a table with red-and-white stripes. Her contemplative gaze and relaxed pose create an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere. Engraved by Jacques Villon under Matisse’s supervision, this piece was produced in an edition of 200 copies. Measuring 39.5 x 27.5 cm (image size) on a sheet of 57 x 38 cm, it was published by the Louvre Museum’s chalcography. Listed in the Ginestet et Pouillon catalog raisonné (reference E 645), it bears the official stamp of the Louvre Museum’s chalcography.

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

L'Espagnol à la mantille, 1925

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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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Etching and Aquatint

Etching and AquatintEtching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.

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Edition of 200

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- 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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L'Espagnol à la mantille, 1925

57 x 38 cm

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