Henri MatisseLe Lanceur de Couteaux. The Knife Thrower. 1947.

Original stencil print in colours. 1947.  Issued in the series 'Jazz'. Unique trial proof impression before the first edition. Originally acquired in 1947 direct from Teriade, the publisher of the Jazz series and selected at the studio of Vairel, the stencil printer. With variations from the issued edition and on the flat unfolded sheet.

Issued edition published as No 15 in  the series of 20 cut-paper stencil prints for the series Jazz. The first edition was  100 impressions on unfolded sheets and in the form of a portfolio. This was followed by the edition of 250 impressions issued for the album.  Each sheet in this edition had a central fold. Both editions were printed at the studio of Edmond Vairel, Paris. Issued by Tériade, Paris in 1947.

Reference:  Duthuit Matisse The Graphic Work - vol. 3, page 177.

Provenance: Gift from Teriade in 1947 to the original owner - see above.

Brilliant impression with perfect proof colours. On pale cream wove paper. Excellent original condition, not restored. Full sheet. printed virtually to the sheet edge Sheet: 42.1 x 65.2 mm. 16 1/2 x 25 5/8 ins.