One of the most emotionally resonant works of Matisse's final years, La Tristesse du Roi — The Sadness of the King — is widely considered a masterpiece of his celebrated cut-out period. Originally created in 1952 as a large-scale gouache-on-paper composition, it is believed to be a deeply personal self-portrait of the aging artist, surrounded by music and memory. This lithograph after Matisse, published in 1958 as part of the landmark portfolio The Last Works of Henri Matisse, faithfully translates the work's sweeping forms and luminous colour into print.
Signed in the stone and presented in a generous large-format sheet, this impression from an edition of 2,000 brings one of the 20th century's most iconic compositions within reach of the discerning collector.
- Medium: Lithograph (After Henri Matisse)
- Portfolio: The Last Works of Henri Matisse, 1958
- Edition: 2,000
- Sheet Size: 14 × 21 in
- Frame Size: 20 × 27 in
- Signature: Signed in the stone
A rare large-format impression of one of Matisse's most celebrated and sought-after late compositions.
This artwork comes custom framed. Please allow 2-3 weeks for fulfillment.