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Toboggan, from Jazz

Toboggan, 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 tumbling figure in Toboggan appeared in one of Matisse’s earlier designs for the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.

Color pochoir with gouache and photolithograph in black (recto); photolithograph in black on ivory wove paper (verso)

Prints and Drawings