Hans Purrmann — Henri Matisse

Berlin; Luzern, Galerien Thannhauser, [1930]. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce catalogue for a 1930 exhibition on the works of Matisse in Munich, illustrated with examples of his work. The first edition of this very scarce catalogue.In the original German.A catalogue for a 1930 exhibition of the work of Henri Matisse, held at Galerien Thannhauser in Munich from the 15th February to the 19th March.Illustrated with a frontispiece, sixteen plates, and full-paged and in-text illustrations throughout, all striking black and white reproductions of Matisse's work. Foreword by Hans Purrmann, a German artist.Matisse was a leading figure in modern art of the twentieth century, often paired with Picasso as one of the artists to help define the revolutionary developments in art during the beginning of the twentieth century. He's known for his expressive work with colour and form, and whilst he is primarily known as a painter, he was also a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart, with a couple of light handling marks. Spine is age-toned, with loss to the head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Henri Matisse. Very Good .