Henri Matisse: Planche XXXIII, Cinquante Dessins autographs Printer: Imprimerie Moderne du Lion

Printer: Imprimerie Moderne du Lion

excellent or large

Reference: Orozco 213

12" x 36" (image)

Henri Matisse: Planche XXXIII, Cinquante Dessins autographs Printer: Imprimerie Moderne du LionMatisse'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