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The Magician's Message, from Cuevas Comedies

A work made of lithograph and collage in sixteen colors on white wove paper.

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  • A work made of lithograph and collage in sixteen colors on white wove paper.

Date:

1971, published February 1972

Artist:

José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, born 1934)
printed by Ernest deSoto
published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

José Luis Cuevas

Title

The Magician's Message, from Cuevas Comedies

Place

Mexico (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1971

Medium

Lithograph and collage in sixteen colors on white wove paper

Dimensions

770 × 570 mm (sheet); 390 × 303 mm (envelope with lithography); 367 × 256 mm (I. Dachau, inner gold foil envelope); 286 × 210 mm (II. Black Dream); 284 × 210 mm (III. Goofus Bird); 286 × 210 mm (IV. Hide Behind); 285 × 210 mm (V. Tea Kettle)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lust

Reference Number

1973.89

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