Henri Matisse " Paintings and Drawings " Vintage 1939 First Edition Fine Art Lithograph Print French Modern Art Hardcover Book

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This Henri Matisse " Paintings and Drawings " very rare vintage 1939 first edition fine art lithograph print collector's French … Read more This Henri Matisse " Paintings and Drawings " very rare vintage 1939 first edition fine art lithograph print collector's French Modern Art hardcover book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover art book with natural linen covered boards, embossed cover titles, and dust jacket is published by Braune & CIE - Soho Gallery Ltd. - London. The Contemporary French Painters Series published under the direction of George Besson and printed by Braun & CIE, Mulhouse-Dornach, printed in France in 1939.

It features a monograph survey collection of the artworks of Henri Matisse, with accompanied compelling critical survey text essay authored by Jean Assou assistant curator at The Musee Du Luxembourg.

Henri Matisse ( 1869 - 1954 ) the French born artist is known for both his sense of color and fluid aesthetic. Matisse is commonly regarded, along with Picasso as one of the most important artists who helped to define and influence radical Contemporary Art of The Twentieth Century. His mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing won him recognition as a leading figure in world Modern Art. Artworks by Matisse are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

This is a rare opportunity for true Henri Matisse and French Modern Art fans and collectors as this exquisite fine art lithograph print art book is long out of print and very scarce to find. This special volume presents twenty-four beautiful color lithograph print illustrations, and 11 black & white drawings lithograph print illustrations in the text essay portion.

The rare out of print 1st edition hardcover Modern Art book measures 8 1/2" W X 11" H X 1/2" D, with 72 pages. It is printed on premium paper stock featuring 35 illustrations, and an index of plates.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and some light to moderate visible wear to the dust jacket. The book itself is in excellent clean condition. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less