Woman with a Hat - Henri Matisse
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Description
A striking 1935 portrait by Henri Matisse, featuring bold colour fields and a decorative, flat composition.
This portrait by Henri Matisse displays the artist's mature approach to colour and form. Painted in 1935, the work features a subject wearing a blue hat adorned with floral elements, set against a bright yellow background punctuated by vertical black lines. The composition is deliberately flat, prioritising the decorative arrangement of shapes over traditional three-dimensional modelling.
Matisse employs a simplified palette, using large blocks of red, yellow, and blue to define the figure and her surroundings. The white collar and bow provide a neutral break between the red garment and the face. The facial features are rendered with minimal, fluid lines, reflecting the artist's interest in economy of expression. This style emerged from his earlier experiments with Fauvism, where he rejected naturalistic colour in favour of subjective, expressive choices.
By the mid-1930s, Matisse had moved away from the heavy impasto of his youth, opting for thinner applications of paint that allow the canvas texture to remain visible. The vertical stripes in the background create a rhythmic pattern that balances the curves of the subject's hair and hat. This work demonstrates his ability to construct a coherent image through the careful placement of colour fields. The portrait remains a clear example of his focus on the relationship between the sitter and the decorative environment, a theme he explored throughout his career. The lack of depth is intentional, forcing the viewer to engage with the surface of the painting as a unified whole rather than a window into a physical space.
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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
Care & Cleaning
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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
Woman with a Hat - 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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