Matisse: Blue Nude Wearing Green Stockings - Poster

Henri Matisse, Nu bleu aux bas verts (Blue Nude with Green Stockings), 1952. This print showcases Matisse’s later cut-out technique, known as gouaches découpées. A rich ultramarine figure glides across a warm ivory backdrop. The green stockings and touches of fuchsia add a lively rhythm to the piece, while leaf-like shapes on the right mirror the curve of the body. With minimal brushwork, the image conveys a strong sense of movement.

Matisse, a trailblazer in modern colour theory and simplified form, crafted harmony using just paper, scissors, and intuition. It’s fascinating how the empty spaces hold as much significance as the figure itself, creating a visual melody. If you’re keen to delve deeper into the artist’s work, browse our full collection of Matisse prints and curate a selection that speaks the same artistic language, ideal for UK interiors.

• Colour scheme: ultramarine, sap green, and magenta set against a soft off-white background.
• Vertical orientation that commands attention without overwhelming your wall space.
• Complements natural wood furnishings, linen fabrics, and sleek framing styles.
• Fits beautifully in living rooms, creative studios, or hallway spaces common in British homes.

Available in a variety of sizes, this poster allows you to adjust the scale to suit your room perfectly. Interested in the story behind the confident scissors that shaped this work? Explore our detailed article on Matisse’s life and his joyous cut-out art. Select your preferred size and let this dynamic figure set the pace in your space.