Henri Matisse in Vence 1944 Portrait Photography Print

Soft sunlight filters through the windows of a quiet studio in Vence, illuminating the white feathers of doves as they perch naturally on wire cages. This print captures the legendary painter in a rare, contemplative moment of repose, surrounded by the living creatures that often inspired his work.

About Henri Matisse

In his later years Matisse ‘drew with scissors’, creating cut-outs from paper painted with gouache. His flat colour and flowing outlines make his work one of the most decorative choices for a modern home. Without colour, a photograph relies on contrast, texture and composition, which is why black and white feels timeless. The original dates from 1944. Grain, soft contrast and period detail give vintage photographs a character that modern images rarely have.

Styling this Henri Matisse photograph

The black-and-white colour scheme gives this Henri Matisse photograph a clear, confident presence. Its wide format suits the space above a desk in a home office: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. In black and white, this Henri Matisse photograph works with any colour scheme; a slim black frame with a wide white mat gives it a gallery finish.

At a glance

• Type: Henri Matisse photograph
• Artist: Henri Matisse
• Year: 1944
• Style: Black and white photography, Vintage photography
• Colours: black-and-white
• Subject: Portraiture
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Black and White Photography Prints, Fine Art Photography Prints, Henri Matisse Posters