Unknown Matisse

Astonishing and essential, the biography that reclaimed Henri Matisse from history''s slanders and restored his place in the canon of the 20th century''s greatest artists

Before acclaimed biographer Hilary Spurling turned her attention to Henri Mattise, precious few facts were known about his life - and those few were distorted by inaccuracy, misunderstanding and glaring gaps. The Unknown Matisse i...