Greta Moll - Henri Matisse
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Description
A striking 1908 portrait by Henri Matisse, featuring bold brushwork and a decorative, flattened background.
Painted in 1908, this portrait depicts Greta Moll, a German artist and student of Matisse in Paris. The work captures the sitter in a seated pose, her hands resting upon a table surface. Matisse employs a bold, non-naturalistic colour palette, characteristic of his Fauvist period. The background features a decorative, floral-patterned textile that flattens the pictorial space, drawing attention to the surface of the canvas rather than creating an illusion of depth.
Matisse uses broad, visible brushstrokes to define the form of the sitter and the surrounding environment. The mint-green blouse is rendered with quick, gestural marks, while the dark, abstract shapes in the background provide a stark contrast to the lighter tones of the figure. The face is painted with a simplified structure, focusing on the essential features rather than anatomical precision. This approach reflects the artist's interest in expressive colour and simplified form, moving away from the traditional academic portraiture of the time.
Greta Moll was a significant figure in the early twentieth-century art scene, and this painting remains a clear example of Matisse's ability to balance decorative elements with human presence. The composition is structured around the central figure, yet the surrounding patterns compete for the viewer's attention, creating a tension between the subject and the decorative field. The work is currently held in the collection of the National Gallery in London, where it is recognised for its contribution to the development of modern portraiture.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Greta Moll - Henri Matisse
Artist Biography
Henri Matisse
Throughout his prolific career, Matisse explored a wide range of mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, and his iconic paper cut outs. His work often centered on themes of joy, beauty, and the human figure, with famous pieces such as The Dance, Blue Nude, and Woman with a Hat housed in world renowned museums like MoMA, the Tate, and Centre Pompidou. Even in his later years, while confined to a wheelchair, Matisse continued to create with an astonishing energy and vision that has influenced generations of artists and designers.
Today, Henri Matisse remains a defining force in twentieth century art. His legacy is celebrated not only in prestigious galleries around the globe but also through high quality art prints that bring his timeless works into contemporary homes. With Solis Prints, Matisse’s radiant compositions are reproduced using museum grade giclée printing to ensure exceptional color depth, detail, and longevity, offering collectors and design lovers a striking way to enjoy his art every day.
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