Published 2005
by Alfred A. Knopf in New York .
Written in English
The art, youth, early maturity and life of artist Henri Matisse are examined in this biography. Includes 24 pages of color reproductions.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 425-464) and index.
| Statement | Hilary Spurling. |
| Genre | Biography. |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | xxv, 480 p., [24] p. of plates : |
| Number of Pages | 480 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL20572013M |
| ISBN 10 | 0375711333 |
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