Henri Matisse: Figure, Color, Space

Throughouthis career few other subjects inspired Henri Matisse (1869-1954) with suchpassion as the female figure in indoor settings. Many of his interiors focus onwomen reading, daydreaming, or sleeping, as passive figures, reclining onchaise-longues, often clothed in exotic fabrics.
This book offers an in-depth view of this importantmotif in which Matisse developed and continually explored his rich and imaginativerepertoire of forms and colors. It features outstanding paintings from all periodsof his career, supplemented by ensembles of his bronze sculptures, his intricatedrawings, and his cut-outs and prints. Historical photographs by Cartier-Bresson,Brassaï, Hélène Adant, and others show how leading artphotographers saw Matisse's models and artfully designed studio interiors. An illustratedbiography completes this exquisite presentation.