Henri Matisse: Planche XLIV, Cinquante Dessins pino Measures approximately 10" x 12"

Measures approximately 10" x 12" (image)

Reflecting characteristics common in his later oeuvre

7" x 5" (image)

A multitude of real diamonds cover the face

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Henri Matisse: Planche XLIV, Cinquante Dessins pino Measures approximately 10" x 12"Matisse's Cinquante Dessins of 1920 In 1920, Henri Matisse took the bold step of self publishing his limited edition retrospective to showcase his mastery of the simple sketch. Published under the title, "Cinquante Dessins" featured not just the rare hand signed original etching of Plate I, but 49 other minimalist prints using the sophisticated hliogravure process. Unlike other forms of fine art reproduction like lithography and etching, hliographie