bringing Matisse to America
When two sisters from Baltimore saw the potential and talent of young, unknown artists Matisse, Vuillard, C?zanne, Gauguin, and Picasso, they began to amass a major collection of modern art without seeking professional council, relying only on their instincts. Describes their friendship with the artists and other influential characters in the early part of the twentieth century. Includes full-color reproductions of the works and a list of sources and other information about each one.
