Illustrated book (unbound, quarto), "Poésies" by Stéphane Mallarmé, with 29 etchings by Henri Matisse (published by Albert Skira et Cie, Lausanne, 1932); also extra suite of 29 etchings with "remarques;" In addition, 19 unpublished etchings
Artwork Details
- Title: Illustrated book (unbound, quarto), "Poésies" by Stéphane Mallarmé, with 29 etchings by Henri Matisse (published by Albert Skira et Cie, Lausanne, 1932); also extra suite of 29 etchings with "remarques;" In addition, 19 unpublished etchings
- Artist: Henri Matisse (French, Le Cateau-Cambrésis 1869–1954 Nice)
- Date: 1932
- Medium: Etchings
- Edition: Unique copy apart from the edition of 145
- Dimensions: Single book page: 13 x 9 7/8 in. (33 x 25.1 cm)
Book cover: 13 3/8 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (34 x 26.7 x 5.7 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Purchase, Eugene and Clare Thaw Gift, in honor of Pierre and Maria-Gaetana Matisse, 2003
- Object Number: 2003.84a–rrrr
- Rights and Reproduction: © 2025 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
- Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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