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Woman Face with Floral Headpiece - shown to scale
Henri Matisse

Woman Face with Floral Headpiece, 1956

Estimated price$1,484 – $2,756

Lithograph

32 × 23 cm | 12.6 × 9.1 in

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About the work

A serene female face is rendered in confident, sweeping black lines against a stark white ground, her expression calm and her hair adorned with a simple floral motif. The fluid, economical draughtsmanship captures both intimacy and poise with remarkable restraint.

Henri Matisse (France, 1869–1954).

Lithograph, 23 × 32 cm, 1956.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
32 × 23 cm | 12.6 × 9.1 in
Year
1956
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Colours
Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Henri Matisse — Lithograph , 23 × 32 cm (representative image)
Henri Matisse

France, b. 1869–1954

Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a French artist renowned for his innovative use of color and form, which significantly influenced modern art. Born in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, he initially pursued law before turning to art in his early twenties. Matisse's early works were influenced by Impressionism, but he soon became a leading figure in Fauvism, a movement characterized by bold colors and expressive brushwork. Notable paintings from this period include "Luxe, Calme et Volupté" (1904) and "Dance" (1910).

Throughout his career, Matisse's work was exhibited in major institutions worldwide. In 1951, the Museum of Modern Art in New York held a significant exhibition showcasing his work, highlighting his impact on modern art. In his later years, despite health challenges, Matisse pioneered the cut-out technique, creating vibrant paper collages that further solidified his legacy. His work continues to be celebrated for its contribution to modern art.

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Printmaking

Images made by transferring ink from a prepared surface — etching, lithography, screenprint, woodcut — usually in limited editions. Iraqi artists such as Rafa Nasiri helped make printmaking a serious modern art form across the Arab world.
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