Henri Matisse: Planche VI, Cinquante Dessins nagel 500 woodblocks

500 woodblocks

“Laurel Canyon” and “Pick of Destiny” among others

Image Size: 38" x 31"

Medium: Mixed Media Original on Deckle Edge Paper

Victim 5 (Original Title: Victim 5)

Henri Matisse: Planche VI, Cinquante Dessins nagel 500 woodblocksMatisse's Cinquante Dessins of 1920 In 1920, Henri Matisse took the bold step of self publishing his limited edition retrospective to showcase his mastery of the simple sketch. Published under the title, "Cinquante Dessins" featured not just the rare hand signed original etching of Plate I, but 49 other minimalist prints using the sophisticated hliogravure process. Unlike other forms of fine art reproduction like lithography and etching, hliographie