Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

1869 - 1954

Nadia, Masque (Duthuit 796)

signed in black ink H. Matisse, dated Nov. 50 and inscribed B. à T. mêmes marges 25 + 5 (lower right)

aquatint on Marais wove paper

plate: 43.4 by 34.9 cm. 17 by 13¾ in

sheet: 561 by 381 mm 26⅛ by 18⅞ in

Executed in 1948, this impression is a bon à tirer proof aside from the published edition of 25 plus five artist's proofs.