Two pencil on paper, 1931-32 and 1932-33 respectively, unsigned.

9 1/4 x 6 in. (sheet), 12 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (sheet), unframed.

Note: The Croquis des jambes study was made in the context of the mural La Danse commissioned by Albert Barnes.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Georges Matisse.

Provenance: The estate of the artist; Pierre Matisse; Pierre-Noël Matisse; Jacquelyn Miller Matisse.

Both with small losses at the top sheet edges from old binding, smaller with a line of perforation. Pale staining and a few very pale foxmarks. Otherwise in good condition. Matted together.

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