Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)

Le Clown, from Jazz
Pochoir on Arches paper
From the Jazz series
Executed 1947
Published by Teriade, Paris
This work is from the edition of 250, as opposed to the edition of 100, which contains a blank counter page

17.25" x 25.5" (sheet); 34" x 42" (frame)

Additional Description: This example is one broken-out pochoir impression from "Jazz", 1947, a limited edition of 250 books published, which contained 20 pochoirs published at the close direction of Matisse, and resulting from his cut-out editions of the same. Another edition of 100 were also produced without text, and then finally, a much larger edition was produced without any involvement of the artist's hand or direction.

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Condition Report: Very good condition for this print. Vibrant colors retained and the paper has been preserved with almost zero toning, except to the very furthest edges.