Throughout history, great artists have expressed the human experience in a universal language of form and beauty. The Montblanc Masters of Art Collection pays homage to their eternal contribution to the pursuit of perfection in art: a pursuit that Montblanc has always promoted and celebrated. Henri Matisse is a fundamental figure of the 20th century art scene, whose revolutionary approach to artistic means of expression helped define the style of modern art. Paying respectful homage to the pioneering work of this illustrious French artist, Montblanc has created the Masters of Art Homage to Henri Matisse Limited Edition 4810. Inspired by Matisse's vibrant use of colour, the edition is distinguished by its blue and white lacquer and platinum finish, which hark back to his iconic Nu bleu III. What at first glance seems like an abstract play of white and blue is transformed by rotating the writing instrument to reveal a female figure. The generously rounded, almost sculptural shape of the hood is a nod to the pronounced curves of many of Matisse's sculptures, reflecting his combination of techniques and different means of expression. While the upper part of the blue precious resin cap surrounding the Montblanc emblem made of white precious resin, the decorative motif on the platinum-coated cone borrows a botanical motif: the elliptical shapes resemble flower petals whose variety of colors and shapes were an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Matisse. The handcrafted Au 750 rhodium-plated solid gold nib combines nature and art, embossed with two botanical elements that recall La Gerbe while the intertwined letters 'H' and 'm' symbolize the great innovator of the modernist era. The unusual organic shape of the white lacquered clip is inspired by the multicolored arrangement of leaf-like shapes in Matisse's decoupage, La Gerbe.
Clips Specially shaped clip made of high-quality white lacquer
Body Body made of fine blue and white lacquer
Hood Cap made of fine blue and white lacquer
Color Blue / White
Fountain pen
Writing system
Nib Au 750 solid gold nib, rhodium finish with special embossing
