Henri MATISSE Autographed letter signed To his model Zita Odalisques 1929

  

Henri MATISSE - Signed Autograph Letter - His Model Zita - Odalisques - 1929. A major figure of the 20th century, his influence on art was considerable. A leading figure of Fauvism. A signed autograph letter addressed to his model "Mademoiselle Zita Rabat," January 27, 1929, 1 page in 8, autograph envelope preserved. A letter from Matisse to one of his models, Zita Rabat - a famous figure in photography representing the painter drawing the model Zita as an Odalisque (1928, H Matisse archives).

The series of Odalisques, oriental works from his Nice period, allowed the artist to confront two essential aspects of his aesthetics: figures and décor. Matisse said of his models, "The model, for others, is information. For me, it's something that stops me. It's the focus of my energy.

" Henri Matisse, quoted by Louis Aragon in "Matisse-in-France," Matisse, novel, Gallimard, 1998 [1971], p. Matisse extends his wishes for 1929 to his model Rita and invites her to come pose for him soon.

Please excuse me for not having responded to you sooner - and to several letters or notes that you have sent me. I thank you for your wishes for 1929 and send you mine. Continue posing - I may have the opportunity to provide you with work in a few days. Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions.