Matisse blue nude series, I to IV art prints

The Blue Nudes collection was originally crafted using painted paper cut-outs, which were trimmed, layered and glued together. The visible joins, variations in tone and surface textures are all part of the authentic artworks. Instead of digitally smoothing these features, we've opted to reproduce the pieces as true to the originals as possible.

Henri Matisse simplified the human form into pure shapes with his late cut-outs. This set features the four celebrated Blue Nudes, each a cobalt figure in gentle motion against a warm, off-white background. The shapes look as though they’ve been cut with scissors; edges are sharp, surfaces subtly uneven. The negative space sets the rhythm, making for great conversation on our walls.

We like to display them in a tidy grid, or spaced out along a hallway to create a soft flow. The deep ultramarine anchors a space while ample margins give an airy feel. For more pieces to match or mix and match, have a squiz at our wider range of Matisse prints.

• The set includes Blue Nudes I to IV (1952).
• Rich blue shapes on a gently aged paper tone.
• Available as posters in a variety of sizes.
• Bold, sculptural outlines that suit contemporary and eclectic Kiwi homes.

About the artist: Henri Matisse was a leader of Fauvism, and in his later years turned to cut paper, paring forms back to their lyrical core. Keen to learn the story behind these silhouettes? check out our article on Matisse’s vibrant late cut-outs and his life beyond the scissors. Pick your preferred size, hang them together for impact or let a single piece shine.