Gabrielle Vienne — Rãƒâ©Trospective Henri Matisse

Paris, Editions des Musees Nationaux, 1956. First edition. Paperback. A programme for an exhibition of Matisse's art held at the Musée National d'Art Moderne, illustrated with monochrome plates. The first edition of this retrospective on an exhibition of Matisse's art, held at the Musée National d'Art Moderne from the 28th July to 18th November 1956.In the original French.Illustrated with thirty-one monochrome plates of Matisse's pieces. Collated, complete.This programme was produced by Gabrielle Vienne.Matisse was a leading figure in modern art of the twentieth century, often paired with Picasso as one of the artists to help define the revolutionary developments in art during the beginning of the twentieth century. He's known for his expressive work with colour and form, and whilst he is primarily known as a painter, he was also a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, wraps are a little age-toned. A few light handling marks to the wraps, and one spot to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Henri Matisse. Very Good .