The Sword Swallower, 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
The floating head of The Sword Swallower is backed with a dramatic array of colors, heightening the action.
Color pochoir with gouache and photolithograph in black (recto); photolithograph in black on ivory wove paper (verso)