The Sword Swallower, 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
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)