" Henri Matisse : A Retrospective " Vintage 1992 First Edition Landmark Volume Large Hardcover Exhibition Art Book

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This " Henri Matisse : A Retrospective " rare vintage 1992 first edition iconic landmark volume large collector's hardcover exhibition … Read more This " Henri Matisse : A Retrospective " rare vintage 1992 first edition iconic landmark volume large collector's hardcover exhibition art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover art book with black linen covered boards, gold tone foil embossed spine titles, and dust jacket is published by The Museum of Modern Art New York, printed in Italy in 1992 on the occasion of the exhibition. It features an outstanding and impressive expansive monograph survey collection of the artworks of Henri Matisse, with accompanied compelling text authored by curator of the MOMA exhibition John Elderfield.

Henri Matsse ( 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 landmark volume presents the achievement of Henri Matisse in all its brilliance. The more than 400 works beautifully reproduced - 320 in full color, include paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and paper cutouts, and represent every period of a long and remarkably productive life. No other book offers such a complete and thoughtful overview of the career of this preeminent artists of The 20th Century.

The rare out of print 1st edition 2nd printing, large format hardcover exhibition art book measures 9 3/4" W X 12 1/4" H X 1 3/4" D, with 480 pages. It features 592 illustrations, including 320 in full color.

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