Henri Matisse (1869-1954) (after) - "Le Gouter (Golfe de St

- Henri Matisse (after), offset lithograph on smooth heavyweight paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Signed in the plate. - Stamp on verso. - Discontinued item. Closed edition, available only in the secondary market (auctions, resellers, galleries, etc.) - Ready to frame. The pic in which the item appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on. - 1987. Copyright Spadem/Paris. - Size: 70 x 90cm. - Condition: very good. Never framed, never exposed. - More lots currently at auction: https://www.catawiki.com/es/u/7684787-yuke - Le Goûter (Golfe de St. Tropez) (1904) by Henri Matisse is a luminous and delicate example of the artist’s early modern landscape painting, created just before his full emergence as one of the leading figures of Fauvism. The work captures the Mediterranean coast near Saint-Tropez through soft, broken brushwork and radiant colour, transforming the sea, sky, shoreline and trees into a poetic vision of light, atmosphere and modern beauty. Painted during a decisive period in Matisse’s development, the composition reveals his growing freedom from naturalistic colour and traditional landscape painting. The pinks, yellows, blues, greens and violets are not merely descriptive, but emotional, creating a shimmering surface that anticipates the bold chromatic language of his later masterpieces. This places Le Goûter (Golfe de St. Tropez) in dialogue with Paul Signac, André Derain, Raoul Dufy, Pierre Bonnard, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne, artists who also transformed landscape through colour, rhythm and expressive brushwork. The appeal of the work lies in its elegant balance between intimacy and experimentation. The peaceful coastal view, warm Mediterranean light and loose painterly surface create an image that feels both refined and joyful. Its soft palette and decorative atmosphere make it especially attractive for lovers of modern landscape prints, Fauvist art, French Riviera scenes, Mediterranean wall decor, vintage-inspired interiors and sophisticated museum-style decoration. Matisse’s influence continues to resonate across modern and contemporary art. His use of colour as emotion and his ability to turn everyday views into complete visual experiences can be appreciated alongside later artists such as David Hockney, Mark Rothko, Yves Klein, Pierre Soulages, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, all of whom created works with strong visual identity and lasting cultural presence. Within today’s broader collecting culture where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in curated interiors Matisse’s Mediterranean landscapes retain a unique sense of elegance, freshness and artistic prestige. The current trend for colourful interiors, coastal atmosphere, vintage French design and museum-inspired wall art makes Le Goûter (Golfe de St. Tropez) especially appealing for modern homes, creative spaces, studios and refined walls. A graceful image, Le Goûter (Golfe de St. Tropez) captures the beginning of Matisse’s mature vision: colour as light, landscape as emotion and painting as a celebration of modern life.

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