La lecture ( recto & verso )

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) La lecture (recto & verso) signed and dated 'H.Matisse mai 47' (recto, lower right); signed with the initials and dated 'mai 47' (verso, lower left) charcoal and estompe on laid paper (recto & verso) 14¾ x 18 in. (37.2 x 47.2 cm.) Executed in May 1947