Matisse the Master: A Life of Henri Matisse 1909-1954 - Hilary Spurling - Google Books

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In this astounding book (winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year 2005) Hilary Spurling's fascinating exploration of Matisse's world uncovers the secret life of the artist, whose paintings shocked and infuriated his contemporaries while paving the way for…