Henri Matisse: Planche XI, Cinquante Dessins fini Dimensions: 40 x 44"

Dimensions: 40 x 44"

Year: 1953

Each book shows some wear and tear but is overall in condition

Lithograph After Constantin Guys from Verve | The Human Form

Title: Tete d'une Jeune Fille

Henri Matisse: Planche XI, Cinquante Dessins fini Dimensions: 40 x 44"Matisse's Cinquante Dessins of 1920 In 1920, Henri Matisse took the bold step of self publishing his limited edition retrospective to showcase his mastery of the simple sketch. Published under the title, "Cinquante Dessins" featured not just the rare hand signed original etching of Plate I, but 49 other minimalist prints using the sophisticated hliogravure process. Unlike other forms of fine art reproduction like lithography and etching, hliographie