Matisse Vierge et Enfant Lithograph

A very special, rare and original; Matisse Vierge et Enfant lithograph on chine-collé .Drawn at Matisse’s studio in Vence, during the period he was working on the decoration of the Rosary Chapel. On pale cream chine appliqué, on a cream wove vélin d’Arches backing sheet.

With the simplicity of black, gestural lines; Matisse clearly conveys the emotions of love and security, between mother and child.

Edition : 100 signed copies + 10 E.A.

Year: 1951

Paper : Chine-collé laid on Arches wove paper

Size : 37,5 x 50 cm

Reference :  Duthuit-Matisse, Marguerite. Henri Matisse: Catalogue raisonné de lœuvre grave Tome II. Paris: Claude Duthuit, 1983. Listed and illustrated as catalogue no. 649 on pg. 210-211.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

Condition : Margins slight wavy, otherwise in very good condition.