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From the first sketch to the final varnish, Large Cliff: the Eel is made by hand. Based on Henri Matisse's original. This fauvist oil painting wall decor is crafted on artist-grade canvas for anyone who wants seascape oil painting with the character of an original.
1920
The artwork titled “Large Cliff: the Eel” was created by the artist Henri Matisse in the year 1920. Belonging to the landscape genre, this piece reflects Matisse’s unique approach to form and color, which were significant aspects of his artistic expression.
In the artwork, we observe a dynamic and colorful portrayal of a coastal scene. The composition is divided into areas of distinct color, featuring a prominent cliff to the right. On the left, a towering structure, possibly a fortification, is splotched with earthy tones, creating an effect of textured decay or growth. In the foreground, a swirling form, with the appearance of an eel, takes on an almost abstract quality through Matisse’s loose and expressive brushwork. This element adds a touch of life and movement to the serene landscape. The middle ground is dominated by a body of water rendered in a tranquil blue, leading the eye to the distant cliffs, which are bathed in sunlight and rendered in bright hues that suggest warmth and distance. The sky above is treated with a lighter touch, indicating either a bright sky or the effects of coastal mist. The immediacy of Matisse’s brushstrokes gives the scene a sense of spontaneity and vitality, engaging the viewer in the artist’s perception of the natural vista.
The seascape subject is rebuilt stroke by stroke in oil, giving the finished canvas the depth expected of fauvist oil painting wall decor.
Each canvas is painted entirely by hand with professional oil paints on artist-grade cotton canvas. No printing, giclée, or digital imaging is used at any stage, so the surface keeps the slight relief and color variation of real brushwork.
This seascape oil painting wall decor is equally at home in a residence, a boutique hotel, or a professional office. Its fauvist character makes it a safe, distinctive gift for anyone furnishing a dining room.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 24 in | $47.98 |
| 24 X 36 in | $77.98 |
| 30 X 40 in | $104.48 |
| 36 X 48 in | $149.48 |
| 48 X 72 in | $291.98 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
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