Helen FrankenthalerAmerican, 1928–2011I Need Yellow
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “I Need Yellow” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Poet Tony Towle, who worked at Universal Limited Art Editions (U.L.A.E.) in the 1970s, recalled the origin of the print’s title: Tonya, Helen and I were sitting around the table after signing the woodcut [East and Beyond], and I said to Helen that she had a special gift for using the color yellow. Helen said yes, I guess I need yellow.
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Details
- Accession number
- 1982.486
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — © the artist or rights holder
