ART - Henri Matisse (Le Cateau-Cambrésis, 1869 - Nice, 1954) - Autograph letter signed

Henri Matisse (Le Cateau-Cambrésis, 1869 - Nice, 1954)Autograph letter signed, dated Nice 4 July 1942, by the renowned French painter and sculptor, to "Cher ami". A beautiful letter. His health did not allow him to respond earlier to the correspondent's letter: "Je sors d'une série de crises de coliques hépatiques qui m'ont fait bien souffrir et oublier (...) de répondre à votre lettre du 24 mai dernier!". The letter mentioned must have contained some notes about Matisse's painting activity as he continues as follows: "C'est bien au Salon des Indépendants de 1910 octobre (au Grand Palais) que j'ai exposé le portrait de Madame Matisse" (he refers to his painting "Madame Matisse with Manila Shawl"). 1 p. In-4°, 15 lines.