No. 105650558

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Henri Matisse (1869-1954) (after) - "Nu Rose, 1935"
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€ 55
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10 weeks ago

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) (after) - "Nu Rose, 1935"

- Henri Matisse (after). Giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Copyright Succession H. Matisse. - Signed in the plate. - Stamp on verso. - Borderless / full-bleed. - Ready to frame. The pic in which the item 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: 42 x 61cm. - Henri Matisse’s “Large Reclining Nude (Nu Rose)”, 1935 is a monumental and radically simplified exploration of the female figure, space and colour. The reclining body stretches almost completely across the composition, transformed into a sequence of broad curves, flattened planes and rhythmic black contours. Warm coral-pink flesh contrasts with the deep blue-grey grid of the interior, while vivid yellow and orange cushions create concentrated bursts of light and energy. Matisse abandons conventional perspective and anatomical realism in favour of balance, sensuality and decorative harmony, allowing the figure and surrounding room to merge into a single visual structure. The work connects naturally with Fauvism, modernism, abstraction and the expressive treatment of the nude found in artists such as Picasso, Bonnard, Modigliani, Léger, Miró and later David Hockney. This work has exceptional decorative appeal for admirers of Henri Matisse, modern art, colourful female nudes, Fauvism, expressive line, Mediterranean colour and museum-inspired interiors. Its sophisticated combination of salmon pink, coral, midnight blue, white, yellow, orange and green makes it especially suitable for a refined living room, bedroom, creative studio, dining room, boutique hotel, luxury apartment or eclectic contemporary home. It can sit beautifully beside pale or dark wood, travertine, marble, colourful ceramics, Murano glass, Eames furniture, Gio Ponti references, sculptural lighting, vintage textiles and carefully selected design objects, creating a vibrant dialogue between art, architecture, colour and the human body. With its broad horizontal format and unmistakable Matisse identity, “Large Reclining Nude” is also a distinctive gift for lovers of modernism, interior design and 20th-century European art. For those interested in Matisse, Picasso, Bonnard, Modigliani, Miró, Dalí, Klimt, Lempicka, Kandinsky, Hockney, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Lichtenstein, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Kaws and Karl Lagasse, this image offers a compelling combination of sensuality, artistic freedom, visual impact and decorative strength. Its timeless modern character fits perfectly with today’s trend for curated interiors, where fine art prints can live naturally beside vintage design, luxury objects, Chanel, Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Dior, Gucci, champagne, rare ceramics, collectible pieces, Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon and other icons of creativity, rarity and collecting. A bold, joyful and unmistakably Matisse composition, ideal for adding warmth, colour, movement and sophistication to any interior.

No. 105650558

Sold
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) (after) - "Nu Rose, 1935"

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) (after) - "Nu Rose, 1935"

- Henri Matisse (after). Giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density).

- Copyright Succession H. Matisse.

- Signed in the plate.

- Stamp on verso.

- Borderless / full-bleed.

- Ready to frame. The pic in which the item 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: 42 x 61cm.

- Henri Matisse’s “Large Reclining Nude (Nu Rose)”, 1935 is a monumental and radically simplified exploration of the female figure, space and colour. The reclining body stretches almost completely across the composition, transformed into a sequence of broad curves, flattened planes and rhythmic black contours. Warm coral-pink flesh contrasts with the deep blue-grey grid of the interior, while vivid yellow and orange cushions create concentrated bursts of light and energy. Matisse abandons conventional perspective and anatomical realism in favour of balance, sensuality and decorative harmony, allowing the figure and surrounding room to merge into a single visual structure. The work connects naturally with Fauvism, modernism, abstraction and the expressive treatment of the nude found in artists such as Picasso, Bonnard, Modigliani, Léger, Miró and later David Hockney.

This work has exceptional decorative appeal for admirers of Henri Matisse, modern art, colourful female nudes, Fauvism, expressive line, Mediterranean colour and museum-inspired interiors. Its sophisticated combination of salmon pink, coral, midnight blue, white, yellow, orange and green makes it especially suitable for a refined living room, bedroom, creative studio, dining room, boutique hotel, luxury apartment or eclectic contemporary home. It can sit beautifully beside pale or dark wood, travertine, marble, colourful ceramics, Murano glass, Eames furniture, Gio Ponti references, sculptural lighting, vintage textiles and carefully selected design objects, creating a vibrant dialogue between art, architecture, colour and the human body. With its broad horizontal format and unmistakable Matisse identity, “Large Reclining Nude” is also a distinctive gift for lovers of modernism, interior design and 20th-century European art.

For those interested in Matisse, Picasso, Bonnard, Modigliani, Miró, Dalí, Klimt, Lempicka, Kandinsky, Hockney, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Lichtenstein, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Kaws and Karl Lagasse, this image offers a compelling combination of sensuality, artistic freedom, visual impact and decorative strength. Its timeless modern character fits perfectly with today’s trend for curated interiors, where fine art prints can live naturally beside vintage design, luxury objects, Chanel, Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Dior, Gucci, champagne, rare ceramics, collectible pieces, Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon and other icons of creativity, rarity and collecting. A bold, joyful and unmistakably Matisse composition, ideal for adding warmth, colour, movement and sophistication to any interior.

Final bid
€ 55
No reserve price
Erin van Dongen
Expert
Estimate € 170 - € 200

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