Original limited edition stone lithograph by Henri Matisse, printed in 1952 by the legendary Paris atelier Mourlot, one of the most celebrated printmaking studios of the twentieth century. Executed as a limited edition of only 200 impressions, this work bears the artist's signature in the matrix and exemplifies the refined line, balance, and expressive simplicity for which Matisse remains internationally renowned.

Matisse's lithographs are highly regarded for their ability to distill form and emotion into elegant compositions that feel simultaneously modern and timeless. Works printed by Mourlot are particularly desirable among collectors, reflecting an important chapter in postwar European printmaking history.

Details

Artist: Henri Matisse
Medium: Limited Edition Stone Lithograph
Print Date: 1952
Edition: Limited Edition No. 121/200
Printer/Publisher: Mourlot, Paris
Signature: Signed in the matrix (H. Matisse, lower left)
Image Size: 28 * 38 cm (11 * 15 in.)
Frame Size: 19 * 21 in.
Condition: Very good vintage condition

Authentication

Accompanied by gallery-prepared documentation, including:

Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Provenance documentation
Framing

Professionally custom framed using archival, museum-quality materials:

Solid wood moulding
CrescentTM Acid-Free Museum Rag MatTM
Acid-free backing
Tru VueTM UV-protective, anti-glare museum glass

Framed in-house by Modern NowTM to gallery exhibition standards and ready to hang.

Why We Love It

A striking limited-edition stone lithograph produced by the famed Mourlot studio during the height of twentieth-century modernism. Matisse's unmistakable visual language, characterized by graceful lines and effortless sophistication, makes this work a versatile and enduring addition to both established collections and thoughtfully designed interiors. Enhanced by museum-quality archival framing, this piece offers collectors a beautiful example of Matisse's graphic legacy.


Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: excellent condition for its age.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Brand: Henri Matisse; Artist: Henri Matisse; Designer: Henri Matisse; Styled After: Henri Matisse

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph

Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Not Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States

No Imperfections; excellent condition for its age.