Matisse and the Joy of Drawing

Traces the evolution of Matisse’s work on paper, from experimental beginnings to the artist’s instantly recognizable mature style

An internationally recognized expert in the European tradition of draughtsmanship, Christopher Lloyd offers rare insights about the technical qualities of Matisse’s drawings. This book traces the evolution of Matisse’s large and varied body of drawings and works on paper—including graphic work, the celebrated cut—outs and the famous decoration of the Chapel of th...