Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Autograph correspondence with Max Pellequer, 1949
- Signed autograph letter dated March 1949 with a full sheet blue and red pencil drawing flower. 1 page in-quarto. Black ink. Envelope included.
The flower is a pansy and refers to the text: "Thinking fondly of the delightful Sauternes from your cellar which you promised me many times. How beautiful your vines must be ".
Also included :
- signed and dated telegram, April 13 1941, on which a card is pinned : 'Best wishes / Henri Matisse'.
This telegram has pre-written checkboxes. Matisse filled them out, indicating. He "triumphed, major intervention. Clinic, three months. Am in quick remission, rapid matter, over now will go back to Nice 2 weeks wish you good health. Picasso".
En 1941, Matisse went through a major surgical procedure, which immobilized him and forced him to remain lying down. This led him to invent his cut papers technique.
- Signed autograph letter dated 5/12 49. 1 page in-quarto. Blue ink.
Reproachful letter in which Matisse is very upset that Max Pellequer refused to lend a "canvas for the retrospective of my work in Nice. I counted on La jeune fille, which I very much like and did all I could for you to have it.... In the hopes of convincing you, I share with you my distinguished feelings.".
Matisse mentions the retrospective exhibition at the Galerie des Ponchettes in Nice from 26/1 to 19/3/1950.
