A beautiful 1958 English-language edition of Gaston Diehl’s important monograph on Henri Matisse, originally published in Paris by Éditions Pierre Tisné.
This edition was published in Paris by Pierre Tisné. The English translation is based on the original Tisné edition and includes notices by Agnès Humbert.
Spanning Matisse’s career from his early development and Fauvist years through his later work of 1954, the book provides a substantial overview of his life and artistic evolution.
The volume includes 129 pages and 140 plates, including several color plates, along with a chronology, bibliography, writings and sayings by Matisse, and detailed analytical notices of the works.
A wonderful mid-century reference for collectors of Henri Matisse, French modernism, and vintage European art books.
Details: • Author: Gaston Diehl • Notices by: Agnès Humbert • Title: Henri Matisse • Publisher: Éditions Pierre Tisné, Paris
