The Swimmer in the Tank, 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
In The Swimmer in the Tank, as in some other plates including The Cowboy (next case), Matisse works with the book form through a balance of the two sheets that make up the spread. Here, a spectator watches a female swimmer in a tank.
Color pochoir with gouache on ivory wove paper