Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780847877645)

A unique opportunity to experience the full brilliance of Matisse, featuring major works from museums, foundations, and private collections--many rarely shown in the United States.

This definitive volume offers an unparalleled look at Henri Matisse's lifelong pursuit of form, created to accompany a landmark exhibition. Showcasing more than fifty paintings, works on paper, and sculptures, it brings together a remarkable range of material in one beautifully crafted book.

The publication underscores the interdisciplinary nature of Matisse's practice, presenting the dialogue between the artist's two- and three-dimensional work. It traces his evolution from the early years of the twentieth century through his boldly innovative postwar period.

A major contribution to Matisse studies and an indispensable resource for collectors, scholars, and art enthusiasts, this volume preserves a rare, non-traveling exhibition for a global audience--offering a vivid, enduring record of Matisse's transformative vision.

Author: John Klein,Elizabeth Cowling,Alastair Wright
ISBN-10: 0847877647
ISBN-13: 9780847877645
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 275
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs