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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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A study of light and colour on the French Riviera, painted by Henri Matisse in 1904 during his time in St. Tropez.
Painted during the summer of 1904, The Terrace, St. Tropez captures the light and atmosphere of the French Riviera. Henri Matisse spent this period in the company of Paul Signac, and the influence of Neo-Impressionist colour theory is visible in the application of paint. The composition is structured around the verticality of the terrace wall and the overhanging foliage, which frames the view toward the sea.
Matisse employs a palette dominated by greens, blues, and ochres. The figure seated on the terrace is rendered with loose, gestural brushwork, blending into the surrounding environment rather than standing apart from it. The light is bright, suggesting the heat of a Mediterranean afternoon, yet the shadows remain cool and chromatic. This work precedes the full development of the Fauvist style, showing the transition from the structured divisionism of Signac toward the more expressive, subjective use of colour that would define Matisse's later career.
The painting demonstrates a shift in focus from traditional perspective to a more decorative arrangement of space. The wall on the right acts as a flat plane, pushing the depth of the scene into the background where the sea meets the horizon. The foliage in the foreground is treated with a rhythmic quality, creating a sense of movement that draws the eye across the canvas. By prioritising the surface of the painting over the illusion of three-dimensional space, Matisse invites the viewer to engage with the work as a collection of shapes and hues. This piece remains a clear example of the artist's early experimentation with the expressive potential of light and colour in a natural setting.
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From £28
A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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