Henri Matisse: Planche XL, Cinquante Dessins comics The Argentinean Artist uses a

The Argentinean Artist uses a unique style which he calls "Emotionalism"

These works are the pinnacle of mid-century graphic art as documented in the respected Dora Vallier catalogue raisonné

In this instance the inspiration comes from Ovids original descriptions of the mythical Harpy a creature with a womans body but the talons and wings of a bird

whose cast she joined in its second season in 1977 to replace Farrah Fawcett-Majors

Henri Matisse: Planche XL, Cinquante Dessins comics The Argentinean Artist uses aMatisse's Cinquante Dessins of 1920 In 1920, Henri Matisse took the bold step of self publishing his limited edition retrospective to showcase his mastery of the simple sketch. Published under the title, "Cinquante Dessins" featured not just the rare hand signed original etching of Plate I, but 49 other minimalist prints using the sophisticated hliogravure process. Unlike other forms of fine art reproduction like lithography and etching, hliographie