Matisse
Published as part of the popular Pocket Library of Great Art series, Matisse is a vintage art monograph celebrating the life and revolutionary works of French Fauvist master Henri Matisse. The cream-colored cover features a central color plate reproduction of Matisse's vibrant interior scene showcasing an odalisque-style figure seated beside a striped table with flowers in a blue vase. The volume offers an accessible yet insightful critical overview of Matisse's genius with color, pattern, and form.
Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., in association with Pocket Books, Inc., Matisse is a charming vintage art monograph from the prestigious "Pocket Library of Great Art" series. Released in the 1950s, this accessible pocket volume is dedicated to the master French painter, sculptor, and printmaker Henri Matisse, a leader of the Fauvism movement renowned for his revolutionary use of expressive color and fluid draftsmanship.
Featuring a beautiful full-color cover illustration depicting Matisse's celebrated painting Odalisque with Red Trousers(Odalisque aux culottes rouges), this vintage paperback contains numerous full-color tipped-in plates and monochrome reproductions detailing key periods of his prolific career. The book offers expert commentary and biographical insights tracing Matisse's artistic evolution from early Fauvist experiments to his sensual interiors and iconic late paper cut-outs. A wonderful mid-century art publication, this pocket volume is a great addition for fine art collectors, Matisse enthusiasts, art history scholars, and vintage book lovers.
| Title | Matisse |
|---|---|
| Brand | Harry N. Abrams, Inc. / Pocket Books / Henri Matis |
| Category | Painting |
| SKU | 56160327 |
| Condition | used |
| Weight | 105.0 g |
| HS Code | 4901,99 |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| MPN | cLHQmyw |
