ABOUT THE ART
One of Henri Matisse's largest works, The Parakeet and the Mermaid (1952) original measures almost 3.4 metres by 7.7 metres and was completed in the cut-out style he adopted almost exclusively during the last decade of his life. Diagnosed with cancer, Matisse (1869-1954) became unable to walk and would have assistants paint sheets of paper with bright colours. He would then use scissors to cut out forms of varying shapes and sizes - from the vegetal to the abstract - which he then arranged into lively compositions. Some of the cut-outs visibly retain their original brushstrokes and pin holes from where they were arranged, and rearranged, on the artist's studio walls.
The parakeet is the blue shape on the left and the mermaid is the shape on the right. The work was a way for Matisse to bring the beauty of his garden into his studio at the time when he was unable to venture outside due to his illness. This colourful work transports us to some tropical, mystical land and is unquestionably good for the soul.
In 2014-2015 the Museum of Modern Art collaborated with Tate Modern in London and exhibitions of Matisse's cut-out works were held in both cities and featured around 100 works borrowed from public and private collections around the globe.
Unframed Prints
Printed on 230gsm acid-free, pH-neutral archival matte paper using premium pigment inks - rich colour saturation, sharp detail, made to last.
Sizes fit standard metric frames apart from our larger sizes - B0 and 2A0 - best to have those professionally framed by us.
Framed Prints
Australian-made frames, done the right way.
Solid timber from local sustainable sources, acid-free backing boards - no MDF.
Available in black, white, chocolate oak and natural oak timber.
Cast acrylic instead of glass - lighter, clearer, and UV-protective.
Arrives ready to hang.
Stretched Canvas
Printed on 380gsm Bauhaus bright white canvas - a cotton/polyester blend that holds tension beautifully and won't sag over time.
Stretched over timber stretcher bars from sustainably grown forests.
All finishing materials are museum grade and acid-free.
Arrives ready to hang.
Canvas Floating Frames
Our premium option.
Everything in Stretched Canvas above, then framed in your choice of timber with a 5mm gap between canvas and frame - giving the illusion that your image is floating within the frame.
A contemporary gallery look.
Available in black, white, chocolate oak and natural oak timber.
Arrives ready to hang.
Will the watermark appear on my print?
No. The watermark you see on product images online is there only to protect our restored and original artwork from being copied.
Unframed Print Sizes
The print size in the dropdown menu is the actual size of the paper print.
All prints include an off-white border on all 4 sides between the image and the edge of the paper - it looks fabulous and mimics a mat board without the expense.
If you prefer no border and would like the image to bleed to the edge of the paper, let us know in the Notes section at checkout.
| Size | Dimensions | Border Width |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 297 x 420mm | 15mm |
| A2 | 420 x 594mm | 21mm |
| B2 | 500 x 707mm | 25mm |
| A1 | 594 x 841mm | 30mm |
| B1 | 707 x 1000mm | 35mm |
| A0 | 841 x 1189mm | 42mm |
| B0 | 1000 x 1414mm | 50mm |
| 2A0 | 1189 x 1682mm | 59mm |
Framed Print Dimensions & Weights
Frames are 20mm wide and overlap the outer 5mm of the paper on all sides.
Frame depth from wall to front of print is 40mm.
| Size | Framed Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 327 x 450mm | 1.15kg |
| A2 | 450 x 624mm | 1.9kg |
| B2 | 530 x 737mm | 2.35kg |
| A1 | 624 x 871mm | 3.25kg |
| B1 | 737 x 1030mm | 5kg |
| A0 | 871 x 1219mm | 5.8kg |
| B0 | 1030 x 1444mm | 10.85kg |
| 2A0 | 1219 x 1712mm | 16kg |
Canvas Floating Frame Dimensions & Weights
Frames are 10mm wide and sit 5mm away from the canvas on all sides.
Frame depth from wall to front of print is 45mm.
| Size | Framed Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 327 x 450mm | TBC |
| A2 | 450 x 624mm | TBC |
| B2 | 530 x 737mm | TBC |
| A1 | 624 x 871mm | TBC |
| B1 | 737 x 1030mm | TBC |
| A0 | 871 x 1219mm | TBC |
| B0 | 1000 x 1414mm | TBC |
| 2A0 | 1219 x 1682mm | TBC |
Production Times
All prints are made to order.
Unframed prints: please allow 3-5 business days plus delivery.
Framed prints and canvas: please allow 10 business days plus delivery.
Production times may be longer during sales and the pre-Christmas period. If you need your order by a specific date, add a note in the Notes field at checkout and we will do everything we can to help.
Shipping
Free standard shipping Australia-wide.
Express Post is available for $10 - select at checkout. Please note Express Post is not available for framed prints A0 or larger.
Your order will be sent via Australia Post or courier and may be dispatched direct from our Australian printers. You will receive a tracking link when your order is dispatched - we ask that you keep an eye on delivery progress via your tracking link.
Prints are better in company.
A pair of prints side by side. Three across a hallway wall. A whole room brought together by a collection that tells a story. However you style them, ordering 2 or more prints saves you 15% across the board.
Mix and match freely - any size, any format, any print in our collection.
Use code PRINTBUNDLE at checkout and the discount is applied automatically.
Your walls will thank you.
