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About condition report
Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Frame Information
gilt decorated wood frame with glazing,frame dimensions: 23 x 20 1/2 inches
Shipping Details
This item is available for free pickup at our Chelsea location by you or your chosen representative.
After Henri Matisse
French1869-1954
Henri Matisse was one of the most highly influential artists of the 20th century. A painter as well as a skilled sculptor, printmaker, and graphic artist. Matisse was a leading figure of Fauvism and Modernism.
Matisse is celebrated for his revolutionary use of color. His paintings often feature vibrant and unconventional color combinations, demonstrating his ability to convey emotion and atmosphere through color alone. His use of color greatly influenced subsequent generations of artists.
Matisse was not only an exceptional colorist but also a pioneer in redefining the use of form in art. He experimented with various styles and techniques, from Fauvism to Cubism and beyond, always pushing the boundaries of how form and structure could be represented on canvas.
Throughout his career, Matisse increasingly delved into abstraction. His cut-out works, created in his later years when he was confined to a wheelchair, are prime examples of his mastery of abstraction, simplifying forms and using cut paper shapes to create astonishing compositions.
