Henri Matisse — “Deux Figures,” c. 1970, Framed Lithograph

A graceful vintage lithograph after Henri Matisse, capturing the artist’s mastery of line and form through two elegantly simplified female figures. Rendered in delicate graphite-grey on textured ivory paper, the composition reflects Matisse’s lifelong pursuit of purity and balance — a serene study of the human form reduced to its most essential gesture.

This work stems from Matisse’s celebrated late period, when his draftsmanship became increasingly sculptural and poetic. The composition’s quiet intimacy and rhythmic contour echo the artist’s devotion to classical harmony and the eternal feminine — themes that defined much of his modernist legacy.

Presented in a black lacquered frame with gilt inner edge, the piece is mounted on black linen and framed under museum glass, offering both sophistication and protection. The restrained palette and elevated presentation make this piece equally at home in a modern gallery wall or a richly layered interior.

Details

• Artist: Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954)
• Title: Deux Figures
• Medium: Lithograph on paper
• Date: c. 1970 (after the original drawing, 1930s–40s)
• Framed Dimensions: 15.5” H × 18.5” W
• Frame: Black lacquered frame with gilt inner edge, mounted on black linen, museum glass
• Provenance: Private European collection; acquired in France
• Presentation: Professionally framed and archivally mounted

Condition

Excellent condition overall. The sheet is clean with no visible discoloration or creases. Custom frame and museum glass newly fitted.

Shipping & Delivery

Available for Toronto studio pickup, Housebound Interiors local delivery, or worldwide shipping with professional art packing.

Additional Information

Further provenance and documentation details can be provided upon request.