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. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.