Bidspirit auction | Henri Matisse 'The Dance (II)'

Henri Matisse 'The Dance (II)' Detroit Institute of Arts Exhibition Poster, 1973 - A framed paper exhibition poster from 1973, featuring Henri Matisse's iconic artwork 'The Dance (II)' (also known as 'Nasturtiums with The Dance (II)'). The poster advertises the 'Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings from the USSR' exhibit held at 'THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS' from '26 September-21 October'. The artwork is rendered in a Modernist style with bold, flat colors, primarily deep blue and peach, depicting simplified nude figures, an easel, and a chair. The poster is housed under glass within a silver-tone metal frame, likely aluminum. Measures: 19 inches wide by 36 inches tall The poster exhibits visible creasing and rippling, particularly towards the bottom. There is surface debris and smudges present under the glass. The silver-tone metal frame shows minor wear and dust accumulation in the corners. The backing board is discolored and has remnants of adhesive.