Photo of collection object White Mask on Black Background (Masque blanc sur fond noir) — Matisse, Henri. White Mask on Black Background (Masque blanc sur fond noir), 1949–50, printed 1966. Aquatint, plate: 12 1/2 x 9 3/4" (31.7 x 24.8 cm); sheet: 21 5/8 x 14 15/16" (55 x 37.9 cm). Purchased with funds given by Harry Kahn, Susan and Arthur L. Fleischer, Jr., Carol and Bert Freidus, Johanna and Leslie J. Garfield, Linda and Bill Goldstein, Francine E. Lembo, Barbara and Max Pine, and Susan and Peter A. Ralston in honor of Riva Castleman, 113.1995. (Photo: MoMA)

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White Mask on Black Background (Masque blanc sur fond noir)

1949–50, printed 1966

Henri Matisse

French, 1869–1954

Drawings & Prints

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Matisse, Henri
Classification: Print
Formatted Medium: Aquatint
Medium: aquatint
Dimensions: plate: 12 1/2 x 9 3/4" (31.7 x 24.8 cm); sheet: 21 5/8 x 14 15/16" (55 x 37.9 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 113.1995
Credit Line: Purchased with funds given by Harry Kahn, Susan and Arthur L. Fleischer, Jr., Carol and Bert Freidus, Johanna and Leslie J. Garfield, Linda and Bill Goldstein, Francine E. Lembo, Barbara and Max Pine, and Susan and Peter A. Ralston in honor of Riva Castleman
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