Pasiphaé, chant de Minos (Les Crétois)

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Pasiphaé, chant de Minos (Les Crétois)

Illustrated by: Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954)
Author: Henri de Montherlant (French, 1895–1972)
Publisher: Martin Fabiani (active in France, mid-20th century)
Printer: Marthe Fequet (French, 20th century)
Printer: Pierre Baudier (French, 20th century)

1944

Place of Publication: Paris, France

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with 148 linocuts printed in red and black

Dimensions Overall: 33.8 x 26.2 x 3.9 cm (13 5/16 x 10 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Sheet: 32.5 x 25.3 cm (12 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

Credit Line Museum purchase with funds given by a member of the Museum Council Fellows

Accession Number2003.109

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsIllustrated books

[Paris:] Martin Fabiani Editeur, 1944

Catalogue Raisonné Duthuit, p. 51-67; Artist and the Book 198; Castleman, Century of Artists Books, p. 113

Description([Paris:] Martin Fabiani Editeur, 1944) Folio; 136 pages; unbound sheets, within paper wrappers with linocut title and design printed in blue (publisher's light gray and cream paper box).

Full-page literary illustrations, decorative head- and tailpieces, ornamental bands and initials.

InscriptionsSigned in pen and ink by Matisse on the justification page

ProvenanceSuccession H. Matisse, Paris; with Ursus Rare Books, New York; from whom purchased by MFA, 26 March 2003.