Henri Matisse: Planche XXXI, Cinquante Dessins photography 31 | The Quintessential Pop

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Medium: Lithograph on Arches Paper

Edition:  HC X of XX

not included with the ring

Unpolished: The purple glow varies by piece and depends on the angle of light reflecting

Henri Matisse: Planche XXXI, Cinquante Dessins photography 31 | The Quintessential PopMatisse'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