The Codomas (Jazz, 1947) by Henri Matisse - Poster
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Published in 1947, Matisse’s book Jazz is filled with circus scenes. The Codomas takes its name from a family of trapeze artists. But don’t expect to see acrobats here. Instead, you get the sense of a performance: two blue lines swinging like trapeze bars, a yellow net dotted with black squares and a wavy yellow ribbon crossing a green band, like a body suspended in mid-air.
An orange border, sprinkled with pink and violet leaves, frames the scene like a curtain around a circus ring. Each shape was cut from paper painted in gouache, then reproduced for the book.
It suits playful spaces, from a child’s bedroom to a colourful living room or studio. It’s one of the more cheerful designs, and sits just as comfortably in a London flat as in a country home. Choose a size, add a frame if you like, and explore the other Matisse cut-out prints from the same series.
The story of how illness led him to pick up a pair of scissors is quite something. Find out how Matisse began drawing with scissors.
- Unique wall art designed by Posterscape's talented artists in France, printed and shipped from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧.
- Typical UK delivery time: 2–4 business days via our dedicated UK logistics partner. Framed posters may take an extra 2–5 business days to arrive, as they require additional care and preparation.
- Our posters are printed on demand in the UK using high-quality FSC-certified 200 gsm paper, ensuring both sustainability and premium finish.
- Complimentary framing service! Your poster arrives framed and ready to hang: no extra cost.
- High-quality oak frames, chosen to match diverse UK interior styles.
- Our framed posters are protected by shatterproof, high-quality plexiglass.
- UK-based fulfillment supports faster delivery and lowers environmental impact.
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