Henri Matisse: Planche XXXIX, Cinquante Dessins holiday and unique

and unique

This portfolio is an exact facsimile of a sketchbook worked from November 1st

but appropriate for the age of the item

From his famous melting clocks to towering elephants on spindly legs

Henri Matisse: Planche XXXIX, Cinquante Dessins holiday and uniqueMatisse'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