1946 After Matisse "Young Woman in the White Dress", First Edition Period Parisian Lithograph

Description

A stunning vintage period offset lithograph, print, after painting "Young Woman in the White Dress" (Jeune Fille a la Robe … more A stunning vintage period offset lithograph, print, after painting "Young Woman in the White Dress" (Jeune Fille a la Robe Blanche, 1941) by Henri Matisse. Comes from a rare First Limited Edition folio, published by Editions du Chene in France, 1946. Edition N282. Signed in the print (printed): Henri Matisse 6/41. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding the original artwork, in French, in printed under the piece. Numbered: IV. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board, never framed. Our last copy.

Overall 14.75"W x 10.75"H
Image 10.40"W x 8.60"H

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialised itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. less