Over an artistic career that spanned six decades, Henri Matisse worked as a painter, sculptor, muralist, designer and printmaker.

While he displayed a deft proficiency in a wide range of mediums, Matisse described drawing as “the purest and most direct expression of my feelings.” Through examining his printmaking practice, we can imagine the firsthand translation of the drawn image to the printed sheet. 

Henri Matisse: Works on Paper, 1913-1948 includes 19 works on paper that exemplify Matisse’s enduring
fascination with both drawing and printmaking, and the varied stylistic approaches he employed to depict his subjects. 

On view 24 January - 3 March 2018. Click here for an online e-catalogue.