Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Vase de fleurs
signed and dated 'Matisse 44' (lower left)
pen and India ink on paper
20½ x 15¾ in. (52 x 40 cm.)
Drawn in Vence, March 1944
Lot Essay
Wanda de Guébriant has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing, which is listed as no. J49 in the artist's archives.