{"product_id":"1984-matisse-paper-cutouts-by-jean-98867","title":"*1984 Matisse Paper Cutouts by Jean Guichard-Meili | First English Edition | Vintage Art Book | Henri Matisse | Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful first English edition devoted entirely to one of Henri Matisse’s most celebrated late-career innovations — his paper cut-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Jean Guichard-Meili and translated from the original French edition, Matisse: Paper Cutouts was published by Thames \u0026amp; Hudson in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatisse’s gouaches découpées transformed painted paper and scissors into an entirely new artistic language. This beautifully produced large-format monograph brings together 157 illustrations, including 105 in color, with 51 large color plates and several folding plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores Matisse’s development of the paper cut-out technique, from its early use as a compositional tool to the extraordinary autonomous works of his final years. It also includes a catalogue of cut-outs held in public collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful vintage art book for collectors of Henri Matisse, modern art, French art, artist books, and mid-century graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly collectible first English edition and a particularly beautiful reference book on Matisse’s cut-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Artist: Henri Matisse\u003cbr\u003e\n* Author: Jean Guichard-Meili\u003cbr\u003e\n* Title: Matisse: Paper Cutouts\u003cbr\u003e\n* Year: 1984\u003cbr\u003e\n* Edition: First English Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n* Language: English\u003cbr\u003e\n* Format: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n* Illustrations: 157, including 105 in color\u003cbr\u003e\n* Color plates: 51\u003cbr\u003e\n* Features: Folding \/ gatefold plates\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pages: 195\u003cbr\u003e\n* Dimensions: approx. 14 × 10.25 × 1.25 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. The book has been very well preserved overall, with only minor signs of age and handling consistent with a vintage book of its age. Please see photos for additional details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monet's Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53953415872788,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/9033\/2948\/files\/il_fullxfull.8482539638_2ffs.jpg?v=1788651220","url":"https:\/\/monetslibrary.com\/products\/1984-matisse-paper-cutouts-by-jean-98867","provider":"Monet's Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}