Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Jeune femme de Madagascar

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Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Jeune femme de Madagascar
signed, inscribed and dated bottom right 'H Matisse Madagascar Mars 43'
pen and India ink on paper
19½ x 14 5/8in. (49.7 x 37.2cm.)
Drawn in Nice, March, 1943

Lot Essay

Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing, which is recorded as no. I 216 in the Henri Matisse archives.