Henri MATISSE

Henri Matisse Bather in the Reeds II, 1958 Lithograph on paper, after the cut-out gouaches of Henri Matisse First edition Dimensions: + Sheet size: 35,7 x 52,7 cm / 14 x 20,7 in.Condition: In very good condition. A few small mounting pinholes in the center fold. Folded as issued. BATHING IN THE ROSEAUX printed on the back as issued. Published in Verve (vol. IX, no. 35-36), July 1958, Paris, under the title Dernières Oeuvres de Matisse 1950-1954 These works were made by the artist with gouache-colored papers, cut with scissors, and glued. They are presented here with drawings executed at the same time or during the previous period. Matisse composed the cover especially for this volume. These lithographic plates were printed during 1954 under his direction. The printing of the lithographs in color by Mourlot Frères and the printing of the heliogravure reproductions and the typography by the master printers Draeger Frères was completed in Paris on July 28, 1958. The shipping costs will be 18 € TTC Belgium and France / 25 €TTC Europe EEC / 35 €TTC USA / estimate for the rest of the world (only for works that can be shipped rolled in a tube and without insurance), For paintings and other works, a reasonable amount of transport will be added to your invoice. The sending of grouped lots is possible, depending on the case, by sale, with a supplement of 3 € per object.