Lagoon, 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 recalls his time in Tahiti with the lagoon plates. He describes them as “simply the shimmering colors of the tropics, with animal or undulating forms, evocations of calm waters.”
Color pochoir with gouache on ivory wove paper