Henri Matisse, Photochrome Engraving Company, and others

The Joy of Life

1911

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Henri Matisse, Photochrome Engraving Company, and others

The Joy of Life

Artist: Henri Matisse
Block Cutter: Photochrome Engraving Company
Printer: Rogers & Company
Editor and Publisher: Alfred Stieglitz

The Joy of Life

1911

Physical Qualities Halftone, Sheet: 300 x 200 mm. (11 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Image: 150 x 210 mm. (5 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

Portfolio/Series Plate II from the journal "Camera Work" (Special Number, August 1912)

Credit Line Gift of Cary Ross

Object Number 2007.175.36

Halftone from Druet photograph

The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1939; Mr. Cary Ross, Baltimore

Inscribed: Printed at lower left: "Matisse: The Joy of Life"

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Alfred Stieglitz

American, 1864-1946

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