1940s Matisse Color Plate/Lithograph "Toulouse Landscape" Skira Publisher

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Elevate your collection with this captivating, rare, original and limited out-of-print lithograph, from Skira’s, Geneva Paris, 1946 Masterpieces of French … Read more Elevate your collection with this captivating, rare, original and limited out-of-print lithograph, from Skira’s, Geneva Paris, 1946 Masterpieces of French Painting, The Painter and His Model, by Henri Matisse. In the mid 1900’s Matisse and publisher Albert Skira collaborated on this book/artist portfolio to include limited edition prints that were unbound and could be removed and framed.
About the Art:
Matisse married Amélie Parayre, a woman from Toulouse, in 1898. The couple spent several months in Toulouse and Corsica around this time, during which he painted numerous landscapes and his palette began to evolve towards more vivid colors. The painting or lithograph depicts a serene scene of the Toulouse countryside, blending reality with artistic interpretation.
Known for his colorful brush strokes and leading a movement of Fauvism, Matisse’s color schemes evoked emotions and moods often placing contrasting or clashing colors next to each other to create a sense of energy and visual impact. Matisse wanted to bring joy to the viewer, rather than depicting reality with precise accuracy with realism.
Printed in Switzerland, Skira’s collection catalogs used a method called “tipping” to the color plates that were included with each publication. The print is attached by hand on the left edge and behind the plate on the page is the title, original size and date of the artwork.

History of publisher:
Albert Skira created an international publishing house that worked directly with artists and traveled the globe to gain attention and inspire artistic talent through multiple international gallery showcasings and private events of influential and transformative art. He collaborated with the greatest artists, from Picasso and Matisse to the surrealists. He continues to be a respected international point of reference for artistic monographs, art and culture books, as well as in-depth catalogues. His passion was most influential in creating a space for conversations, encounters and exchanges of art.

The last 4 photos are not included, but taken from the Skira portfolio to show origin of color plate/lithograph and it’s authenticity, but are not included in the sale. See less