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Happy Devils

Happy Devils
Happy Devils
Happy Devils
ArtistAmerican, 1900–1969
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Happy Devils
Datemid-1960s
MediumColor pencil on wove paper
DimensionsSheet: 20 5/8 × 24 15/16 in. (52.4 × 63.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dan and Donna Beto in memory of Dr. George J. Beto
Object number2017.449
Non exposé

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Department
Prints and Drawings
Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist; Dr. George J. Beto (1916 – 1991, Director of the Texas Department of Corrections); given to Dan and Donna Beto before 2017, given to MFAH, 2017.
Exhibition HistoryNone noted for this work.
Published References None noted for this work. Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Signed and inscribed in blue pencil, center bottom edge: FRANK - JONES 114 591
Verso: Inscribed in ink, center top edge: TANGO DEVIL HOUSE
Recto: Signed and inscribed in blue pencil, center bottom edge: FRANK - JONES 114 591
Watermark: [none visible]

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