
Odalisque sur la terrasse (Odalisque on the Terrace)
A reclining odalisque lounges in sensuous repose on a sun-drenched terrace, rendered through the masterful collaborative printmaking of Jacques Villon interpreting Matisse's iconic orientalist vision. The rich interplay of etching, aquatint, and roulette techniques creates a luminous tapestry of color and texture, evoking the warm, languid atmosphere that defined Matisse's celebrated Nice-period studies of the female figure. Printed on fine Arches paper with full margins, this work exemplifies the seamless translation of Matisse's painterly sensibility into the refined medium of printmaking.
- Medium
- Etching, aquatint and roulette in colors by Jacques Villon, on Arches paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
April 23, 2019
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