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The Joy of Life

Henri Matisse, Photochrome Engraving Company, and others

The Joy of Life

1911

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The Joy of Life

1911

Physical Qualities Halftone, Sheet: 300 x 200 mm. (11 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Image: 150 x 210 mm. (5 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Cary Ross
Object Number 2007.175.36
Halftone from Druet photograph
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1939; Mr. Cary Ross, Baltimore

Inscribed: Printed at lower left: "Matisse: The Joy of Life"

Artist

Henri Matisse

1868–1953

French, 1869-1954
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Editor and Publisher

Alfred Stieglitz

1863–1945

American, 1864-1946
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