Phyllis and Sidney Lucas (publishers of the artist's work)
Thence by descent
Private Collection (acquired from the above)

Lithographic reproduction printed on cream wove paper, taped to a window mat at top and bottom edges. Gouache is stable with minor cracking in blue of left figure's right leg. Surface dirt on verso as well as rubbing to sheet at center of left and right edges and several places along top edge -- these appear to be the result of tape that has been removed. Tear at upper right of corner of sheet which is concealed by window mat. Water mark visible on verso at lower left. Good condition.
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This work served as the original gouache for a work from the artist's series of prints entitled Changes in Great Masterpieces.