Matisse, Henri (1869 – 1954) – ‘Masque Mélancolique’ (Duthuit 788).

'Masque Mélancolique' (Duthuit 788). Aquatint printed in black on cream wove Rives type paper. 1947. One of seven trial proofs from a total of thirty-seven impressions (seven trials proofs, five artist's proofs, twenty-five edition impressions) of the only issue, printed at Atelier Lacouriere in 1947. Exhibited: William Weston, 'Henri Matisse Etchings, Aquatints and Linocuts', 1993, Cat. No.22. Provenance: Archives of Atelier Lacouriere. 13x9.75 inches. Framed: 22.25x18.75 inches.