Original lithograph, 1927, on chine paper, signed and numbered in pencil lower right

Note: In 1922 Matisse, who had made almost no lithographs since 1914, embarked on a series of nudes inspired with an Oriental theme.

Reference: Henri Matisse: Lithographie rare, Berggruen & Cie, Mourlot, Paris, 1954

Provenance: The stock of Henri M Petiet, Paris. The dealers stamp H.M.P in an oval, verso. Petiet was one of the most famous art dealers of Paris in the post war era. He bought the stock of Vollard on that dealers untimely death and proceeded to become one of the leading print dealers in Paris. The fact that our piece emanates from this source gives authenticity and prominence to it.

Public Collections: Victoria & Albert Museum, London ; Baltimore Museum of Art

Edition:  (there were also ten artist's proofs 4 trial proofs)