COWERT JACK MATISSE IN MAROCCO HC

Modernes Antiquariat. - Bildband. Cowart, Jack & Schneider, Pierre & Elderfield, John u.a. Matisse in Morocco. The Paintings and Drawins, 1912-1913. New York & Washington. National Gallery of Art and Harry N. Abrams. 1990. 31,5 x 25 cm. 293 P. Original Cloth with illustr. dust jacket (lightly used). Binding in very good condition. Henri Matisse was one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century and on of the most prolific as well. Matisse in Morocco explores the radiant paintings and newly discovered drawings created during a pivotal phase of the French artist`s career - his two visits to Tangier in early 1912 and the winter of 1912-1913. The exotic environment proved extraordinarily fruitful, and Matisse completed twenty-three paintings, many of them masterworks, and more than sixty-five energetic pen-and-ink drawings.; - With 255 Illustrations, including 50 Plates in full color. - Previous Owner Notice on first Title page, otherwise in mint condition. English Language.