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🖼️ Description
This professionally framed vintage print is a 1945 color heliogravure titled The Rest of the Pink and Blue Tile Dancer (Le Repos de la Danseuse Carrelage Rose et Bleu) by Henri Matisse (1869–1954). Printed by Atelier Draeger Frères and published by Tériade, it reproduces Matisse’s 1942 oil painting with remarkable fidelity, capturing the expressive clarity and compositional balance of the original work.

🎨 Artist Context
Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a leading figure in modern art, celebrated for his innovative use of color, expressive line, and mastery of simplified form. Born in France, he initially studied law before dedicating himself fully to painting, a shift that placed him at the forefront of 20th‑century artistic development. Matisse became a central force in the Fauvist movement, known for its bold, non‑naturalistic color and emotional intensity. His later work, including the period from which this composition originates, reflects a refined visual language defined by confident line, distilled shapes, and a deep commitment to capturing harmony, movement, and the joy of life through art.

🖨️ Process & Production
The color heliogravure process used to create this print allowed for a highly faithful reproduction of the original oil painting, preserving subtle tonal transitions, color relationships, and compositional detail. This print, produced in 1945, offers a direct glimpse into Matisse’s artistic vision during the later years of his career, a period marked by expressive economy and clarity of form. Atelier Draeger Frères was renowned for its technical excellence in fine art printing, and works produced by the atelier remain highly sought after for their craftsmanship, precision, and historical significance.

📚 Work Context
Based on Matisse’s 1942 oil painting, this composition exemplifies his mature style—balancing movement, color, and simplified form to create a sense of rhythm and repose. The interplay of pink and blue tile motifs, combined with the dancer’s relaxed posture, reflects Matisse’s lifelong pursuit of visual harmony and emotional resonance.

🖼️ Framing
Professionally framed in a new wood frame using archival, museum‑grade materials and a protective dust cover. The piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity from KCM Galleries (Cape Coral, FL), referencing the artist, publisher, atelier, and date.

📏 Dimensions
• Image: 8⅛ × 10⅛ in
• Framed: approx. 17 × 20 in

⚠️ Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no wear. Please review all photos for exact details.

📦 Packaging
Ships securely boxed and padded.