A beautiful early vintage publication devoted to one of Henri Matisse’s most personal and extraordinary works — the Chapelle du Rosaire in Vence, France.
Published in 1955 and printed by the renowned Parisian art printer Mourlot Frères, this French-language publication presents Matisse’s celebrated Rosary Chapel through photographs and reproductions, accompanied by a text by Matisse himself.
Created between 1948 and 1951, the Chapelle du Rosaire was conceived by Matisse as a complete work of art — from its architecture and stained-glass windows to its ceramic murals, furnishings, and liturgical designs.
The simple yellow and blue cover, printed by Mourlot, is especially beautiful and unmistakably Matisse.
A wonderful piece for collectors of Henri Matisse, French modernism, artist books, vintage art books, and 20th-century French design.
This is an early 1955 edition, making it a particularly charming addition to a Matisse-focused collection.
Details
* Artist: Henri Matisse
* Title: Chapelle du Rosaire des Dominicaines de Vence par Henri Matisse
* Year: 1955
* Printed by: Mourlot Frères, Paris
* Language: French
* Format: Softcover
* Illustrations: Black-and-white photographs and reproductions
* Dimensions: approx. 10 × 7.25 × 0.25 in
* Vintage French art publication
Condition
Very good vintage condition overall. Please see photos for the condition.
