Henri Matisse - Le cirque (The Circus) plate 2 from Jazz (1947)

 Le cirque (The Circus), plate 2 from Jazz (1947)

Artist: Henri Matisse
Medium: Pochoir in colors on Arches wove paper, folded (as issued), the full sheet
Image dimensions: 35.8 × 54.9 cm (14 1/8 × 21 5/8 in.)
Sheet dimensions: 42.2 × 65 cm (16 5/8 × 25 5/8 in.)
Edition: From the unsigned book edition of 250; (there was also an unfolded portfolio edition of 100)
Publisher: Tériade, Paris
Printing: Printed in France
Markings: As issued, unsigned (all sheets in the book edition were unsigned)
Framing: Framed

Literature:

• Claude Duthuit, Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonné des livres illustrés, no. 22

Description:
Henri Matisse’s Le cirque, plate 2 from Jazz (1947), exemplifies the artist’s revolutionary use of pochoir to translate his bold cut-paper collages into luminous color prints. Conceived during the final phase of his career, the Jazz series embodies Matisse’s “drawing with scissors” technique, where simplified organic forms and vibrant hues merge into compositions of rhythm and vitality. Published by Tériade in Paris, Jazz is considered one of the most important artist books of the 20th century, celebrating themes of circus, theater, and improvisation

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FAQ SEO

Is this Henri Matisse artwork an original edition?
Yes. Le cirque (1947) is an original pochoir plate from the Jazz book, part of the unsigned edition of 250 published by Tériade.

What technique was used for this piece?
The work is a pochoir in colors on Arches wove paper, faithfully reproducing Matisse’s cut-out collage designs.

Does the artwork come with documentation?
Yes, the piece is delivered with a certificate of authenticity and provenance documentation.

Is this edition considered collectible?
Absolutely. Plates from Jazz are among the most sought-after Matisse prints, recognized as major works of 20th-century printmaking.

Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes, we offer secure worldwide shipping from France, including professional packaging, insurance, and tracking.