This Is Not a Book

1995-1996, published 1997

Helen Frankenthaler

Associated Names
Helen Frankenthaler

Artist, American, 1928 - 2011

Tyler Graphics Ltd.

Publisher

Tyler Graphics Ltd.

Printer

Kenneth Tyler

Printer, American, born 1931

The image displays an abstract composition with an elongated rectangular shape filled with amorphous shapes and flowing lines. The form contains dark and light gray tones mixed with red hues and subtle shadows, resembling a distant cloudy sky at dusk. Yellow and red strokes traverse the space, suggesting forms reminiscent of a river or flames. The overall scene evokes an abstract representation of a landscape, with colors and patterns that hint at a horizon or rolling hills.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    illustrated book with five etching, photo-etching, aquatint, and mezzotint (two with stencil-applied opaque watercolor); two etching and photo-etching (one with stencil-applied opaque watercolor); two etching, photo-etching, and aquatint (one with stencil-applied opaque watercolor); and two lithographs (including title page and half-title page)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner

  • Accession Number

    2022.35.19.6

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a text panel. The image features a rectangular section with a textured, sketch-like background in tones of brown, black, and beige, containing the printed text "THIS IS NOT A BOOK" with the year "1997" at the bottom right. Random pencil scribbles overlay the background.

This Is Not a Book

Helen Frankenthaler, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Tyler Graphics Ltd., Kenneth Tyler

1995

This is an image of a closed hardcover book or journal. The book is lying flat with the spine to the left side. The cover is split into two sections: the spine is a rich, brown material resembling leather, and the larger section is a light, cream-colored fabric with a woven texture. The texture of the fabric is visible, providing a sense of quality. The design appears to emphasize classic aesthetics.

This Is Not a Book

Helen Frankenthaler, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Tyler Graphics Ltd., Kenneth Tyler

1995

This image displays an abstract design featuring dark gray blotches and splatters interwoven with streaks of yellow and orange hues. The central focus is bold, capitalized text that reads "THIS IS NOT A BOOK." The artist's name "Frankenthaler" and the imprint "Tyler Graphics Ltd." are also visible.

This Is Not a Book

Helen Frankenthaler, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Tyler Graphics Ltd., Kenneth Tyler

1995

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Frankenthaler" colophon, graphite. Date printed on colophon and title page. "AP 8/14" colophon, graphite, artist's hand.

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