Henri Matisse: Planche XL, Cinquante Dessins Original expertly created under Picasso’s direction

expertly created under Picasso’s direction by Mourlot of Paris

Illustrated by Salvador Dalí

Medium: Serigraph on Sericel

Renowned sculptor and printmaker Kenneth Price (1935-2012) created works of significant artistic merit that secured his place in major American institutions

Henri Matisse: Planche XL, Cinquante Dessins Original expertly created under Picasso’s directionMatisse'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