The Wolf, from Jazz
1947
Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954) printed by Edmond Vairel (French, 20th century) 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