Blue Nude II 1952

by Henri Matisse

$129.00

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is back-ordered. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.

THE PRINT

In 1952 Henri Matisse’s created a series of blue colour lithographs using his signature cut out technique, titled Blue Nudes. The four nude female figures are portrayed in different poses and exemplify the collage technique that Matisse developed in the later part of his career.

In deep blue against a white background, the Blue Nudes appear deceptively simple but took numerous studies and weeks of laborious cutting and arranging to create the perfect form. With his Blue Nudes, Matisse achieved his aim “to draw in paper.” The paper was pre-painted with blue gouache by his assistants before Matisse “drew” the forms with his scissors and then assembled the figures.

The poses are thought to be derived from those in Matisse’s fauvist masterpiece The Joy of Life and continue his exploration of the theme of the female form that was an important subject throughout his career. Matisse chose the colour blue to represent volume and distance and despite the flatness of the paper, Matisse creates a sense of relief in the cut-outs by overlapping the shapes. Matisse’s Blue Nudes are the result of his lifelong quest to create “an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter.”

This gallery quality giclee art print has been produced on luxurious heavyweight textured art paper using archival inks that won't fade over time resulting in a superior print with pin-sharp detail, rich vivid colours and unparalleled durability.
  • Gallery quality giclée art print
  • 300gsm 100% cotton rag textured art paper
  • Natural white with a matte finish
  • Archival inks for rich vivid colour and sharp detail
  • Available in multiple sizes 
  • Can be purchased framed or unframed

THE ARTIST

The French painter Henri Matisse was one of the great initiators of the modern art movement, which uses the combination of bold primary colours and free, simple forms. He was also the most outstanding personality of the first revolution in twentieth century art—Fauvism (an art style that employs colour and sometimes distorted forms to convey its message).

FRAMING


Quality art deserves quality framing. We offer a premium quality bespoke framing service that is more affordable and convenient than using your local picture framer. Your art print will be framed to the most exacting standards by our team of master framers using gallery quality materials throughout. The end result - a beautiful framed artwork designed to last a lifetime that exudes style and craftsmanship delivered right to your door.
  • Framing only available within New Zealand
  • Delivery time is approximately 7 working days
  • Artwork arrives ready to hang
  • Hardwood frames in three stylish colour options
  • 2mm premium clear float glass

To learn more about our framing process please visit the following link - FRAMING

SHIPPING


NEW ZEALAND
  • All orders are sent using a tracked service via NZ Post or Post Haste.
  • Orders over $150 in value qualify for free shipping.
  • Orders under $150 in value ship at a flat rate of $8.
  • Orders for unframed art prints will arrive within 1-3 working days.
  • Orders for framed art will arrive within 7 working days.

AUSTRALIA
  • All orders are sent using a tracked service via NZ Post.
  • All orders ship at a flat rate of $19NZD.
  • Orders for unframed art prints will arrive within 5-10 working days.
  • Framed artworks can only be shipped within New Zealand.

REST OF THE WORLD
  • All orders are sent using a tracked service via NZ Post.
  • All orders ship at a flat rate of $39NZD.
  • Orders for unframed art prints will arrive within 10-15 working days.
  • Framed artworks can only be shipped within New Zealand.

PACKAGING
  • Unframed art prints are placed between sheets of acid free tissue paper before being rolled in kraft paper and placed in a heavy duty mailing tube. Tissue paper is placed at the ends to prevent movement during transit.
  • Framed artworks are encased in several layers of bubble wrap before being placed in our purpose-built heavy duty cardboard boxes specifically designed to safeguard your artwork against damage while in transit.

PAYMENT

We accept all major credit cards as well as Paypal. If you are based in New Zealand or Australia you also have the option to pay using Afterpay or Laybuy. When checking out your order will be processed in NZD (New Zealand Dollars).

RETURNS

Not quite sure if this artwork will be the perfect fit for your home? Don't sweat it. If for any reason you are not totally enamoured with your new purchase you are welcome to exchange it for another artwork or return it for store credit or a refund.

  • Unframed art prints can be returned for a refund, exchange or store credit.
  • Framed artworks can be returned for store credit or an exchange.
We pride ourselves on making the returns process a hassle free experience. To learn more about our returns policy visit the following link - RETURNS

QUESTIONS

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We produce our art prints on luxurious gallery quality textured art paper using archival inks that won't fade over time resulting in a superior art print with sharp detail, vivid colour and unparalleled durability.

BESPOKE CUSTOM FRAMING

Your art print will be framed to order by our in-house team of master framers using gallery quality materials throughout. The end result - a beautiful framed artwork built to last a lifetime that exudes quality and craftsmanship.

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