Figure Allongée à la Main — Lithograph - Henri Matisse - 1960

A beautifully minimal Matisse lithograph, originating from a French edition of poetry published in the 1960s—a decade that represents the culmination of Matisse’s late graphic work and his pursuit of expressive purity through the single, continuous line.

This composition presents a frontal female portrait rendered with fluid, uninterrupted contour. Softly articulated waves of hair frame an elongated face, while the eyes, nose, and lips are defined through a few confident, economical strokes. The asymmetry of the features and the subtle variation in line weight lend the figure a quiet psychological presence, balancing abstraction with intimacy.

Printed on richly textured French paper with subtle vertical laid-lines, the sheet retains the warmth, tactility, and handcrafted character typical of high-quality literary plates from the period. The restrained palette and rhythmic linework allow the drawing to feel at once spontaneous and timeless.

The lithograph has been professionally mounted and framed in a substantial Italian gilt wood frame, presented under glass and ready to hang. Its elegant simplicity and sculptural line quality make it a refined addition to modern, mid-century, or classically layered interiors.

Unsigned, as issued. Additional provenance information available upon request.

Details

Period

1960s

Place of Origin

France

Medium

Offset lithograph on textured French paper

Condition

Excellent vintage condition; clean, bright, and beautifully preserved. Newly mounted and framed.

Dimensions

11” W × 13.75” H (framed)

Style

Mid-Century Modern, French, Figurative, Minimalist, Literary Illustration

Shipping

Professionally packed. Toronto studio pickup available.