High Tide by Henri Matisse Art Print

Think of it as Henri Matisse with less reverence and better instincts. The sea is built from short dabs of blue-green and grey, the sand is a warm pink sweep, and the whole thing reads as sea air rather than a postcard. Hung up, a room gets cooler and quieter without going cold the warm sand tones keep it friendly. It sits well above a sofa, a low sideboard or a bed, in a landscape shape that pulls a wide wall together. Pair it with linen, pale wood, cane and stoneware in soft neutrals. Don’t crowd it with bright graphic prints or strong pattern nearby; the brushwork needs a bit of breathing room to do its work. On premium fine-art paper the small dabs of paint stay crisp and matte.