Message from Degas

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011)

Donn Steward , Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc., New York

Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc., New York

1972–74

Medium/TechniqueColor etching, aquatint, and liquid (brandy) aquatint

DimensionsPlatemark: 18.6 x 24.9 cm (7 5/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Sheet: 35.3 x 44 cm (13 7/8 x 17 5/16 in.)

Credit LineBequest of Virginia H. Deknatel in memory of Frederick B. Deknatel

Accession number2009.2207

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InscriptionsIn graphite, l.l: Trial Proof A/B v/xiii Message from Degas to Helen to Donn; l.r: Frankenthaler '72-74

ProvenanceCollection of the printer, Donn H. Steward; Virginia H. Deknatel (Boston, MA); to The Virginia H. Deknatel 2008 Holding Trust (April 4, 2008); bequest of Virginia H. Deknatel to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Accession Date: March 25, 2009)