Henri Matisse (1869-1954) (after) - "The Flowing Hair, 1952"

- Henri Matisse (after), offset lithograph on textured matte paper. (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). 2000s.

- Signed in the plate.

- Embossed stamp.

- Stamp on verso.

- Borderless / full-bleed.

- Ready to frame. The pic in which the items appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size: 43 x 50cm.

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- Henri Matisse’s "The Flowing Hair" (1952) is a refined and elegant example of the artist’s late cut-out language, where the female figure is reduced to pure rhythm, movement and colour. Created with bold blue forms against a light background, the composition captures the sensation of a body in motion through simplicity, balance and fluid line. The flowing hair becomes both image and gesture, turning the figure into a modern visual symbol of grace, freedom and sensual abstraction. This late Matisse language connects naturally with Fauvism, modernism, paper cut-outs and decorative abstraction, placing the work in dialogue with artists such as Picasso, Miró, Léger, Braque, Calder, Dufy, Cocteau and Sonia Delaunay.

This work has strong appeal for admirers of Henri Matisse, blue nudes, minimalist art, female figures, modern drawing, abstract design, vintage interiors, retro colour and sophisticated decorative prints. Its deep blue tone, generous white space and elegant silhouette make it especially suitable for a refined living room, bedroom, creative studio, design office, boutique interior or eclectic mid-century inspired space. It can sit beautifully beside wood furniture, Eames chairs, Gio Ponti references, Scandinavian design, antique objects, sculpture, Murano glass, gold accents, rare ceramics or limited edition design pieces, creating a calm but stylish dialogue between art, fashion, architecture and interior design. With its timeless simplicity and sensual movement, "The Flowing Hair" is also a perfect gift for lovers of Matisse, modern art and iconic 20th-century imagery.

For those interested in Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, Miró, Dalí, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Rothko, Lichtenstein, Hockney, Klimt, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Jeff Koons, Kaws and Karl Lagasse, "The Flowing Hair" offers a rare combination of elegance, luxury, simplicity and decorative power. Its modern blue silhouette fits perfectly with today’s trend for curated interiors, where fine art prints can live naturally beside Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon, champagne, whisky and other icons of style, rarity and collecting. A timeless and highly stylish Matisse image, ideal for adding colour, movement and modern sophistication to any interior."