Icarus Art Print by Henri Matisse (1947)

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The myth of Icarus, interpreted by Matisse

Bring a connection with modern art and classical mythology into your home with this reproduction of Henri Matisse’s Icarus from the Jazz portfolio, published in 1947. Its named subject makes it a distinctive choice for a living room, study or gallery wall exploring the artist’s later work. Choose it as an individual artwork or as the starting point for a collection linked by Matisse’s creative experiments.

About the artwork

The story of Icarus, associated with flight and falling, gives this work a narrative beyond its decorative role. Matisse developed the image through cut-paper shapes, connecting it with the approach explored in his late-career work. For admirers of his earlier association with Fauvism, Icarus offers a different period of his practice to discover. Fauvism is retained as the product’s saved theme, rather than a classification of this 1947 work within that earlier movement.

Create a personal modern-art corner

Imagine displaying the print above a reading chair, with warm wooden furniture, soft textiles and a shelf of favourite art books nearby. The mythological subject can make it a talking point, while its connection with Jazz gives collectors another thread to explore. The recorded blue, black and yellow palette provides a starting point for coordinating companion prints or accessories in related colours.

A smaller format can join an established gallery arrangement, while a larger print gives the artwork a more prominent place in the room. Pairing it with other Matisse reproductions creates a shared artistic thread; introducing another modern artist brings a different perspective to the display. Consider the available wall space and surrounding furniture before choosing the size that best suits your setting.

Paper, printing and finish

This product is a reproduction, not an original cut-paper artwork or an original impression from the Jazz portfolio. It is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper, offering a matte paper surface for your chosen display. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black wooden frame and white mount.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black wooden frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Continue the exploration of Matisse’s cut-paper work with his Papiers découpés poster (1953) and Gouaches découpés print (1952). For a broader modern-art gallery wall, add Fernand Léger’s Un Oiseau et deux papillons (1948).

Explore more Matisse prints and the artist’s story

Discover complementary artwork in our Henri Matisse prints collection for your living room, study or gallery wall.

Explore the artist’s wider work in Henri Matisse: The Master of Color and Joyful Expression.