Product description
The sculptural form of the river god Ilyssus emerges from a landscape of thick oil strokes and Mediterranean hues. This print captures the 1908 composition where classical Greek sculpture meets the revolutionary spirit of early 20th-century modernism. The central figure, rendered in soft pinks and bold red outlines, reclines behind an ornate green vase decorated with dark blue motifs.
About Henri Matisse
Matisse believed art should be calming, comparing it to a good armchair for the mind. His flat colour and flowing outlines make his work one of the most decorative choices for a modern home. An exhibition poster records the time and place where a famous work was shown, adding a layer of history.
Styling this Henri Matisse exhibition poster
Blue, red and green tones give this Henri Matisse exhibition poster a vibrant character that holds a room. In a living room, hang “Ilyssus of the Parthenon” above a sofa or sideboard: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. The blue, red and green palette of “Ilyssus of the Parthenon” pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a black or antique-gold frame.
At a glance
- Type: Henri Matisse exhibition poster
- Artist: Henri Matisse
- Year: 1908
- Style: Exhibition posters, Modernism
- Colours: blue, red and green
- Mood: vibrant
- Orientation: landscape
- Collections: Henri Matisse Posters, Modernist Art Prints, Museum Exhibition Posters
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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