Signed in the plate lithographic poster, printed by Mourlot, Paris, for the 1982 exhibition of Matisse’s work at Galerie Dina Vierny.

Produced for the 1982 Henri Matisse exhibition at Galerie Dina Vierny in Paris, this original lithographic poster reproduces one of Matisse’s elegant mid‑century line drawings—thought to be his 1944 Vase de Fleurs—bringing the artist’s refined graphic language into the gallery’s exhibition programme.

Galerie Dina Vierny played a vital role in post‑war Paris, championing modern masters and presenting their work with a sensitivity to both historical significance and contemporary relevance; Vierny herself was a muse, model, and later a key cultural figure who nurtured Matisse’s legacy alongside others.

Visually, the image underscores Matisse’s mastery of line and economy of form: a single, fluid contour evokes both botanical vitality and a sense of poised simplicity. This quality translated with particular elegance into lithography, where gesture and rhythm are foregrounded.