Le Cow-boy
Artist: Henri Matisse
Circa: 1947
Henri Matisse, one of the greatest figures of modern art, revolutionized form and color through his late cut-out works. Le Cow-boy (1947) is a striking example, created during his celebrated “gouaches découpées” period. Using bold silhouettes against vibrant planes of yellow, green, and blue, Matisse distilled movement and character into pure shape and rhythm. These late works are regarded as masterpieces of abstraction, bridging painting and sculpture with graphic immediacy. Perfect for collectors and dramatic as décor, this piece embodies the bold simplicity of Matisse’s final creative triumph.
Print Details:
Giclée reproduction of the original cut-out
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
Henri Matisse and French modernism
Cut-out and abstract art
Mid-20th-century avant-garde
Iconic modernist design
Distinctive décor with bold color and form
Matisse’s late genius—pure color and shape transformed into living abstraction.
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