Matisse The Master: A Life Of Henri Matisse: The Conquest Of Colour: 1909-1954

The second volume in a masterful two-part biography, following The Unknown Matisse, chronicles the later years of the influential artist, interweaving analyses of his work with a study of Matisse's relationships with family and friends, trips around the world, the women in his life, and the continuing influences on the evolution of his art. 40,000 first printing.