Bidspirit auction | Henri Emile Benoit Matisse, Manner

Henri Emile Benoit Matisse, Manner of/ Attributed: - Henri Emile Benoit Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Manner of/ Attributed: Femme en Robe, 1942. Crayon on paper, signed and dated lower left, unframed. Matisse was known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. Matisse is accepted as one of the most influential modern painters and crowned as the leader of Fauvism, a 20th century movement that favored a painterly style and bold, expressive use of color over the representational or naturalistic values of the Impressionist movement before. 15.25 x 11.25 inches paper. Private collection England, Estate of Silvio Aguayo Espejo Vina del Mar Chile Good condition, the paper is toned and rippled along the edges; stray pencil marks in the center of the paper. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding.