The Wolf, from Jazz
1947
Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954) printed by Edmond Vairel (French, 1903-1973) published by Tériade for Éditions Verve (French, 1943–1975)
France
Matisse’s assistant Lydia Delectorskaya recorded his comments on the various images. According to her notes, Matisse described, “the wolf with a blood-stained eye, his jaws ready to bite.”
Color pochoir with gouache on ivory wove paper