Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Décoration - Fruits, 1958 Lithograph on paper, after Henri Matisse’s « gouaches découpées ». Printed on three pages. Dimensions : + Size of the sheet: 35,7 x 78,5 cm / 14.1 x 30.9 in Condition : In very good condition with two usual vertical central soft folds. Vivid colors. From iconic Verve Vol. IX No. 35/36 published by Tériade under the title 'The Last Works of Henri Matisse' The most desirable lithograph produced under Matisse's supervision for a special issue of Verve dedicated to Matisse's paper cut-outs. Published in 1958 by Mourlot Frères These works have been realized by the artist with papers colored in gouache, cut with scissors, and pasted. They are shown here with drawings executed at the same time or during the preceding period. Matisse composed the cover specially for this volume. These lithographic plates were printed during the year 1954 under his direction. The printing of the lithographs in color by Mourlot Frères and that of the photogravure reproductions and the typography by the master printers Draeger Frères, was completed in Paris on the 28th day of July 1958. We ship worldwide with DHL or similar delivery companies.