Valentine for Mr. Wonderful (book), 1995

"Valentine for Mr. Wonderful" is a book of seven hand-printed intaglios by Helen Frankenthaler enclosed in a paper folio with cloth-covered box. - The book includes the poem St. Valentine by William Carlos Williams, printed in lithography on inside of folio cover. The hand-drawn image with title on folio cover printed in intaglio. Colophon text on inside back folio cover printed in lithography. - All books signed and numbered by artist on colophon page. - The box measures 13.75 x 10 × 1.24 inches (34.9 X 25.4 X 3.2 cm) - The seven image pages 11.75 × 8.25 inches (29.8 × 21.0 cm) each. - Published by Tyler Graphics Ltd. // Valentine for Mr. Wonderful by Helen Frankenthaler, created in 1995, is a limited edition artist's book consisting of seven hand-printed intaglio prints. The book is enclosed in a paper folio and housed within a cloth-covered box. Each page features a unique, abstract intaglio print that showcases Frankenthaler’s signature fluid forms, soft washes of color, and expressive line work. Accompanying the prints is the poem St. Valentine by William Carlos Williams, printed in lithography on the inside cover of the folio. The book's colophon page, printed in lithography, provides additional information, and the entire edition is signed and numbered by the artist. The box measures 34.9 x 25.4 x 3.2 cm, with individual image pages measuring 29.8 x 21.0 cm. This intimate work reflects Frankenthaler's mastery of abstraction and her ability to evoke emotion through non-representational forms. Published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., this limited edition book is part of an edition of 35, with an additional 10 artist proofs.