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Henri Matisse 'The Snail' 11oz Ceramic Mug, Ideal for Hot Beverages, Unique Artwork Gift for Art Enthusiasts
Henri Matisse 'The Snail' 11oz Ceramic Mug, Ideal for Hot Beverages, Unique Artwork Gift for Art Enthusiasts
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Experience the beauty of art with every sip from the Henri Matisse 'The Snail' 11oz Ceramic Mug. Crafted from high-quality ceramic, this elegant mug features a glossy white finish that highlights the vibrant artwork inspired by one of Matisse's final masterpieces. The colored rim, interior, and handle provide a stylish contrast, making it both a functional item and a stunning addition to your kitchenware collection.
This 11oz mug is perfectly sized for enjoying your morning coffee, a warm cup of cocoa, or any other hot beverage you cherish. Designed for practical use, it is both dishwasher and microwave safe, ensuring convenience without compromising style. The rich colors and intricate designs of Matisse's lithograph artwork maintain their quality and shine even after repeated use.
The Henri Matisse 'The Snail' mug makes a thoughtful gift for art lovers, coffee enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates unique, handcrafted quality products. Each mug showcases a piece of art history, bringing sophistication to any drinkware collection. Elevate your daily coffee routine or surprise a loved one with this exquisite collectible mug that merges functionality with artistic expression.
Product Features:
- Material: High-quality ceramic
- Capacity: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) — ideal for your favorite hot drink
- Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Details: White print area with colored rim, interior, and handle
- Design: © tazzarte.com / Artwork: Henri Matisse, ‘The Last Works of Henri Matisse’, Lithograph published 1958 by Mourlot Frères of Paris, from Verve Vol. IX No. 35/36 published by Tériade under the title 'The Last Works of Henri Matisse'.
Henri Matisse: L'Escargot – The Last Works in Print
The lithograph L'Escargot, published in 1958 by Mourlot Frères of Paris, is a printed rendition of Henri Matisse's renowned work The Snail (1953), one of his final masterpieces. Issued as part of Verve No. 35/36 by Tériade under the title Dernières Oeuvres de Matisse (The Last Works of Matisse), this lithograph brings Matisse's artistic innovation and the expressive power of The Snail to a broader audience.
After 1948, Matisse was unable to paint due to ill health, yet he continued to create vibrant works, known as "gouaches découpées," from his bed. This technique, which he first explored in his picture book Jazz (1947), involved cutting or tearing shapes from paper painted with gouache, then placing and pasting them with the assistance of his team. He noted that it "allowed [him] to draw in color," simplifying his process by letting him "draw straight into the color." This approach enabled Matisse to capture a purity of form and vibrancy that painting no longer afforded him.
The Snail, created at the Hôtel Régina in Nice, reflects the artist's late-career fascination with simplicity and color harmony. His assistant would arrange pieces of gouache-colored paper on a large white background according to Matisse’s precise instructions. After finalizing the composition, an exact tracing was made to ensure no change in placement when the piece was permanently mounted. The concentric spiral of color in The Snail echoes the natural form of a snail shell, which Matisse first sketched and then reimagined with scissors.
Today, The Snail is housed in the Tate Modern in London, showcasing Matisse’s final phase of creativity, where he blended color with form in an innovative way. He even gave the work an alternative title, La Composition Chromatique, highlighting its vibrant use of complementary color pairs such as red/green and orange/blue. (Dr. Walther Fuchs).
Note: This mug features a public domain image of Henri Matisse, celebrating his legacy. The artist's name is used to identify the historical figure depicted, not to suggest endorsement or official affiliation. All trademark rights are acknowledged and respected.
