- Henri Matisse (after). Authorized offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth satin paper (250gsm approx.). - Signed in the plate. - Stamp on verso. - 2014. Copyright Succession H. Matisse/DACS. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Size: 50 x 70cm. - Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French painter, recognized as one of the great artists of the 20th century alongside Pablo Picasso. Born in Cateau Cambrésis, Matisse began painting during a convalescence in 1890 and decided to become a visual artist, despite the opposition of his parents. He studied at the Julian School and the School of Fine Arts in Paris, where he received classes from the symbolist painter Gustave Moreau. Matisse is known for his innovative use of color and form in his paintings, sculptures, and drawings. He was one of the leaders of the Fauvist movement, characterized by the use of pure colors and a representation of the violence of emotions. His work is based on simplification, stylization, and synthesis. As for the valuation of his works, purchase prices range between 150,000 and 300,000 euros for a Matisse painting at the dawn of Fauvism, while Fauvist canvases and Orientalist portraits from the 20s and 30s reach prices between 1 and 5 million euros. "Nu Rose" (Pink Nude), created in 1935, is a celebrated work that exemplifies his mastery of color and form. The painting features a reclining nude woman, rendered with bold, fluid lines that capture the essence of the human form. Dominated by a soft, warm pink hue, the composition creates a cohesive and tranquil atmosphere, with accents of blue, green, and yellow adding visual interest. Matisse's confident brushwork and use of flat areas of color reflect his signature style, emphasizing abstraction and decorative elements. "Nu Rose" was created during a period when Matisse focused on the theme of the reclining nude, showcasing his belief in art as a source of pleasure and serenity. The painting's harmonious composition and vibrant color palette highlight Matisse's innovative approach to modern art, making it an iconic example of his work and an enduring masterpiece of the 20th century. Some artists of similar importance, Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Lautrec, Klimt, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Corbusier, rober, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Mogensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida. Magistretti, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, Soulages, Hockney, among others.