Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Tête, blouse brodée
signed and dated 'Matisse 47' (lower center)
black Conté crayon on paper
20¾ x 16 in. (78.1 x 40.6 cm.)
Drawn in 1947
Provenance
Pierre Matisse, New York (by descent from the artist).
By descent from the above to the late owner.
Lot Essay
Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this work.