Henri Matchavariani (Illustrator VOGUE) (1939) Nude study

Nude from behind with boots. Large pastel on thin paper, signed by the artist. Dimensions: 60.5 X 45 cm. Work taped on white cardboard measuring 65 X 51 cm. Plan to frame. Paper creased and yellowed by time. Henri Matchavariani (born in 1939) is a French painter, calligrapher and illustrator, of Georgian and Romanian origin. He was an artistic director in Paris and Milan. He has produced numerous illustrations for the press (Vogue) and posters, notably for Air France. He worked closely with Helmut Newton on a project for Cacharel. His art is guided by the elegance of the line and by a gesture made of flights inspired by the Orient. His calligraphy traces its path in the footsteps of Christian Dotremont. An exhibition "Henri Matchavariani and Christian Dotremont" is planned soon. "just a few strokes, like an economy, like a strict necessity to the sign. Just a few strokes like a quiver of pastel or ink in the silence of my white sheets. Just a few strokes, and nothing more than that". Henri Matchavariani. Henri Matchavariani is also a personality of French cinema: he has done many dubbings, and regularly appears in supporting roles, notably in films by Philippe Claudel, Roman Polanski, etc. He recently lent his hand to Michael Douglas in the title role of the Apple TV series: Benjamin Franklin.