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The Sleeping Man

Henri Matisse

Christopher-Clark Fine Art United States

Artwork details

Artist

Henri Matisse

Title

The Sleeping Man

Description

Original aquatint printed in black ink on wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil in the margin lower right Henri Matisse.

A superb impression of the definitive state, from the edition of 150, numbered in pencil in the margin also lower right (there were 24 additional impressions numbered in Roman numerals, as well as 5 épreuves d’artiste [artist’s proofs],and 1 épreuve d’essai [trial proof], for an overall edition of 180). Catalog: Duthuit-Matise 771; Fribourg 348

9 5/8 x 6 ¾ inches / Sheet Size: 13 1/8 x 10 inches

In excellent condition, printed on a sheet with full margins and deckled edges.

Date

1936

Medium

Linocut

Edition

150

Signature

Signed

Image

9 5/8 x 6 3/4 inches

Sheet

13 1/8 x 10 inches

Status

Sold

The Artist

Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse was a French artist known for his use of color and his innovative approach to printmaking. He used a variety of printmaking techniques, including lithography, etching, and aquatint, to create a wide range of prints throughout his career. Matisse’s prints often feature bold, simplified forms and bright, expressive colors.