Exhibition of Painting by Picasso and Matisse, organised by L'Association Française d'Action Artistique and The British Council at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London in 1945. Original card covers. Gravure portraits and b/w plates. Essays by Zervos and Cassou, printed on 'Crèvecoeur du Marais" vellum, layout by Raymond Gid. One of 5,000 copies.
In December 1945, an "Action Artistique" refers to a jointly organised exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, a cultural exchange between France and Britain. The exhibition was a major event, causing a stir in the art world and beyond due to the presence of such prominent modern artists. The event was organised by France's L'Association Française d'Action Artistique and the British Council, and featured artworks by both artists.
Title: Matisse / Picasso
Author: Essays by Zervos and Cassou
Publisher: Published by Action Artistique
Date: 1945
Format: Softcover
Condition: Very Good
Stock Number: RB04813 GAL 91
Exhibition of Painting by Picasso and Matisse, organised by L'Association Française d'Action Artistique and The British Council at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London in 1945. Original card covers. Gravure portraits and b/w plates. Essays by Zervos and Cassou, printed on 'Crèvecoeur du Marais" vellum, layout by Raymond Gid. One of 5,000 copies.
In December 1945, an "Action Artistique" refers to a jointly organised exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, a cultural exchange between France and Britain. The exhibition was a major event, causing a stir in the art world and beyond due to the presence of such prominent modern artists. The event was organised by France's L'Association Française d'Action Artistique and the British Council, and featured artworks by both artists.
Title: Matisse / Picasso
Author: Essays by Zervos and Cassou
Publisher: Published by Action Artistique
Date: 1945
Format: Softcover
Condition: Very Good
Stock Number: RB04813 GAL 91
