1946 After Henri Matisse "The Conversation", First Edition Period Parisian Lithograph

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An excellent vintage First Edition period offset lithograph, print, after painting "La Conversation" (1941) by Henri Matisse from a rare … Read more An excellent vintage First Edition period offset lithograph, print, after painting "La Conversation" (1941) by Henri Matisse from a rare First Limited Edition folio of the artist, created and published by Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1946. Edition N282. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding the original artwork, in French, will be found under the plate. Numbered "VI" in the lower right corner. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board, never framed.

Overall 14.90"W x 10.95"H
Image 10.25"W x 8.5"H

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialised itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. See less