Offered is a must have book for 20th Century Art lovers, "Matisse", by Gilles Neret. Includes dust jacket, matte gloss paper cover, and filled to the brim with his paintings, sketches, cut-outs, and sculpture. We've sampled many of the images above and hope you enjoy. Author Neret, Gilles Edition First Edition Pages 256 Language ENG Publisher TASCHEN, New York, New York, U.S.A. Date 1999-10-01 ISBN 9783822865354 / 3822865354 Weight 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg) Dimensions 12" x 9.5" x 1" (30.33 x 24.69 x 2.49 cm) From the Publisher: This publication on Henri Matisse is a comprehensive, hardcover monograph authored by Gilles Néret, featuring a lavishly illustrated visual journey through his artistic evolution from the Fauvist period to his innovative paper cut-outs. The book, described as a first edition, includes full-page color and black-and-white reproductions, detailed sketches, and an extensive chronological summary of his life and works. It provides a detailed historical context for his entire oeuvre, making it an essential reference for understanding the artist's legacy, particularly his mastery of color and form.