Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony

Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony - Hardcover

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Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony - Hardcover

Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony - Hardcover

by John Klein , Elizabeth Cowling , Alastair Wright
$75.00
$75.00

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by John Klein (Author), Elizabeth Cowling (Author), Alastair Wright (Author)

A unique opportunity to experience the full brilliance of Matisse, featuring major works from museums, foundations, and private collections--many rarely shown in the United States.

This definitive volume offers an unparalleled look at Henri Matisse's lifelong pursuit of form, created to accompany a landmark exhibition. Showcasing more than fifty paintings, works on paper, and sculptures, it brings together a remarkable range of material in one beautifully crafted book.

The publication underscores the interdisciplinary nature of Matisse's practice, presenting the dialogue between the artist's two- and three-dimensional work. It traces his evolution from the early years of the twentieth century through his boldly innovative postwar period.

A major contribution to Matisse studies and an indispensable resource for collectors, scholars, and art enthusiasts, this volume preserves a rare, non-traveling exhibition for a global audience--offering a vivid, enduring record of Matisse's transformative vision.

Author Biography

John Klein is an internationally known specialist of Matisse. He is professor of art history at Washington University in St. Louis and author of Matisse Portraits (2001) and Matisse and Decoration (2018). Elizabeth Cowling is professor emerita in history of art at the University of Edinburgh. She coauthored Matisse Picasso (2002). Alastair Wright is associate professor in the history of art at Oxford and author of Matisse and the Subject of Modernism.

Number of Pages: 275
Dimensions: 1.2 x 12.2 x 9.9 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2026
ISBN9780847877645
Author John Klein , Elizabeth Cowling , Alastair Wright
PublisherRizzoli International Publications
GenreArts
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages275
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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