{"product_id":"henri-matisse-the-swimmer-in-the-tank-print","title":"Henri Matisse The Swimmer in the Tank Print","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDive Into Modern Art \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e🖼️\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenri Matisse (1869–1954), the foundational pillar of Modern art, spent his final years proving that creativity triumphs over constraint. Following a serious operation in 1941, he became largely bedridden, unable to work easily in traditional oil painting. This physical limitation, however, spurred his most inventive chapter: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epapiers découpés\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or cut-outs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfined to his bed or chair, Matisse began to cut shapes from paper that had been pre-painted by his assistants with glorious gouache. As he famously said, he was \"drawing directly in colour,\" achieving a perfect synthesis between his lifelong fascination with intense colour fields (a legacy of his Fauvism period) and his mastery of the expressive line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Swimmer in the Tank\u003c\/i\u003e is celebrated as Plate XII from the illustrated book and portfolio, \u003ci\u003eJazz\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1947. The title itself suggests a connection between the rhythmic, spontaneous nature of music and his visually improvisational cut-out technique. The entire portfolio is a fantastical collection of images inspired by childhood memories, the circus, and travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eWhy Choose This Art Print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use \u003cstrong\u003ecutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The \u003cstrong\u003esmooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your art print \u003cstrong\u003eglare-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeco-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at \u003cstrong\u003eover 350 dpi\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA Print Worthy of the Masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e🎨\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"716\"\u003e🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours\u003cbr data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"792\"\u003e📜 Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display\u003cbr data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e🖼️ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper — eco-friendly and built to last\u003cbr data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space\u003cbr data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003e🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTSNOB","offers":[{"title":"A4 (21 x 29.7cm) – Unframed","offer_id":55945057141067,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 (21 x 29.7cm) – Framed","offer_id":55945057173835,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (29.7 x 42cm) – Unframed","offer_id":55945057206603,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (29.7 x 42cm) – Framed","offer_id":55945057239371,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 x 70cm – Unframed","offer_id":55945057272139,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 x 70cm – Framed","offer_id":55945057304907,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) – Unframed","offer_id":55945057337675,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) – Framed","offer_id":55945057370443,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/8790\/4587\/files\/matisse-swimmer-tank-cutout-fine-art-print.jpg?v=1763625957","url":"https:\/\/artsnob.co.uk\/products\/henri-matisse-the-swimmer-in-the-tank-print","provider":"ART SNOB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}