MATISSE, Henri (1869-1954). Dessins Thèmes et Variations . Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1943. Limited edition, number 112 of 920 copies on Vélin pur fil, from a total edition of 950. This work comprises 158 plates divided into 17 Thémes , reproducing drawings executed between 1941 and 1943. Matisse believed the works gathered in Dessins represented his ‘most important series of drawings’ ( Henri Matisse , Issue 2, 1966, p.26). The introduction by poet Louis Aragon (1897-1982), titled ‘Matisse-en-France’, is based on extended conversations with the artist. Quarto (330 x 253mm). The complete portfolio, loose as issued, comprising a linocut frontispiece, title in red and black, letterpress text, and 158 plates after drawings by Matisse, each signed and dated in the plate, numbered on the justification page (a few minor spots or nicks at extreme margins). Original printed wrappers and card chemise with ties (some spots, hinges repaired, joints splitting). Provenance : from the library of Sir Colin St John Wilson and M.J. Long.
MATISSE, Henri (1869-1954). Dessins Thèmes et Variations . Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1943. Limited edition, number 112 of 920 copies on Vélin pur fil, from a total edition of 950. This work comprises 158 plates divided into 17 Thémes , reproducing drawings executed between 1941 and 1943. Matisse believed the works gathered in Dessins represented his ‘most important series of drawings’ ( Henri Matisse , Issue 2, 1966, p.26). The introduction by poet Louis Aragon (1897-1982), titled ‘Matisse-en-France’, is based on extended conversations with the artist. Quarto (330 x 253mm). The complete portfolio, loose as issued, comprising a linocut frontispiece, title in red and black, letterpress text, and 158 plates after drawings by Matisse, each signed and dated in the plate, numbered on the justification page (a few minor spots or nicks at extreme margins). Original printed wrappers and card chemise with ties (some spots, hinges repaired, joints splitting). Provenance : from the library of Sir Colin St John Wilson and M.J. Long.
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