Henri MatisseOdalisque. Torse à l’Aiguière. Nude with Flowers in a Vase. 1927

Original chalk-drawn

lithograph in black ink. 1927. Signed in full in pencil. Numbered in pencil

from the edition of 50. (There were also 14 trial and artist’s proofs). Drawn

by Matisse in his studio, 1927. Edition printed at the atelier Duchatel in

Paris.

Provenance: Lumley-Cazalet Gallery, London, acquired direct from

the Matisse family, late 1960’s.
Private collection London

since c.1970.

Reference: Duthuit-Matisse – Henri Matisse l’Oeuvre Gravé no 494.

Superb richly inked

impression with perfect ink tones. On chine volant paper – lightweight china

paper, as issued. Excellent original condition. Sheet: 471 x 345mm. Image: 364 x 260mm.