Henri Matisse — “Profile à la Laurier,” c. 1970, Framed Lithograph

An elegant vintage lithograph after a drawing by Henri Matisse, exemplifying the artist’s masterful command of line and balance. Executed in warm sepia on softly textured paper, the portrait depicts a laurel-crowned figure rendered in Matisse’s effortless contour — a study in simplicity and restraint that captures both the poise and lyricism of classical beauty.

This work reflects the refinement of Matisse’s late period, when he sought to express emotion through the most economical of gestures. The linear purity and sculptural stillness seen here recall his enduring fascination with Greco-Roman form, distilled through a modernist lens.

Professionally mounted on a linen mat, the sheet is raised slightly from the surface to create depth and shadow. It is presented in a gilt wood frame under museum glass, offering both protection and an elegant, gallery-grade finish that complements the sepia palette and neoclassical subject.

Details

• Artist: Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954)
• Title: Profile à la Laurier
• Medium: Lithograph on paper
• Date: c. 1970 (after an original 1940s drawing)
• Framed Dimensions: 15.5” H × 18” W
• Frame: Gilt wood, linen mat, museum glass
• Provenance: Private European collection; acquired in France
• Presentation: Professionally mounted and elevated for dimensional effect

Condition

Excellent overall. The sheet is clean with no foxing or discoloration; the gilt frame, linen mat, and museum glass are newly fitted and in superb condition.

 Shipping & Delivery

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

Additional Information

Further provenance and documentation details can be provided upon request.