Description
Henri Matisse – Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape
| Year of creation: | 1921 |
| Original size: | 45.9 cm x 37.5 cm |
| Painting style: | Fauvism |
| Original technique: | Oil on canvas |
| Located: | Barnes Foundation |
Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape – Henri Matisse
Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is a 1921 painting by Henri Matisse, held by the Barnes Foundation: two young women resting in the grass under trees. We paint our hand-painted study of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape to order on canvas, in oil or acrylic, in 8 sizes from 46 × 38 cm to 150 × 120 cm or in a custom size. Before Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is dispatched, we send you a photo of the finished painting.
What does Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape show?
In Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape two young women in light dresses lie on the green grass in the foreground, one with her hands behind her head, the other beside her with a blue ribbon; a dark tree stands behind them, and red, orange and green treetops weave together above. In Nice Matisse painted bright, relaxed moments outdoors with quick, fresh strokes, which is why Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape feels light, summery and calm.
How is our hand-painted study of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape made?
Our painters paint the study of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape by hand, with brushstrokes of different thickness, separately for every order. We paint in oil or acrylic, depending on the subject and the size, so the surface of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape has a real paint texture that a print does not have. When Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is finished, we photograph it and send you the photo for approval.
Which size of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape suits your room?
For the wall above a sofa or a sideboard choose Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape in 110 × 90 cm, and for a bedroom, hallway or work corner 46 × 38 cm. Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is available in 46 × 38 cm, 60 × 50 cm, 70 × 60 cm, 90 × 70 cm, 100 × 80 cm, 110 × 90 cm, 130 × 110 cm and 150 × 120 cm. The 46 × 38 cm size is almost the size of the original: the original of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape measures 45.9 × 37.5 cm, so our painting is 1 mm longer on one side and 5 mm on the other. A simple rule for Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape: it should be about two thirds as wide as the furniture below it, with its centre about 150 cm from the floor.
How does Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape arrive, and when?
We ship Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape rolled in a sturdy tube, stretched on 2.5 cm deep wooden stretcher bars, or framed – you choose when you order. Stretching and framing of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape are done in our workshop in Slovenia. When a size of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is in stock, it reaches you within 6 working days; a study of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape painted to order reaches you in 15 to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions about Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape
Is Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape a print?
No. Every brushstroke of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is painted by hand on canvas, so the paint visibly stands up from the surface.
Can I order Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape in a size that is not listed?
Yes. We also paint Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape in a custom size; enter the width and height you want when you order Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape.
Does Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape suit a holiday home?
Yes, the light greens and reds of a summer day suit a holiday home, a bedroom or a living room; for a larger wall choose 70 × 60 cm or 90 × 70 cm.
Is Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape a good gift?
Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape is a gift for a Matisse fan, for two friends or for a holiday home. If you are unsure which size of Two Figures Reclining in a Landscape to choose, give a gift voucher.
