Pasiphaé, Chante De Minos (Le Cretois), 1944 poster by Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse’s originally created this work in 1944 for his renowned artist book 'Pasiphaé: Chant de Minos (Les Crétois)', a retelling of the ancient Greek myth. Inspired by Greek black-figure vase painting, Matisse used a linocut technique to create solid black forms that contrast wonderfully against delicate white lines.
Approximate Dimensions: 40.00 x 32.00cm. Printed on watercolour paper.
Please hang away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. We send posters rolled in tubes.
Henri Matisse’s originally created this work in 1944 for his renowned artist book 'Pasiphaé: Chant de Minos (Les Crétois)', a retelling of the ancient Greek myth. Inspired by Greek black-figure vase painting, Matisse used a linocut technique to create solid black forms that contrast wonderfully against delicate white lines.
Approximate Dimensions: 40.00 x 32.00cm. Printed on watercolour paper.
Please hang away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. We send posters rolled in tubes.
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Henri Matisse’s originally created this work in 1944 for his renowned artist book 'Pasiphaé: Chant de Minos (Les Crétois)', a retelling of the ancient Greek myth. Inspired by Greek black-figure vase painting, Matisse used a linocut technique to create solid black forms that contrast wonderfully against delicate white lines.
Approximate Dimensions: 40.00 x 32.00cm. Printed on watercolour paper.
Please hang away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. We send posters rolled in tubes.
