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Untitled, by Helen Frankenthaler, ink, 1970

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Overview

Untitled is a 1970 ink by Helen Frankenthaler, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Helen Frankenthaler
When & what style?
1970
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows three simple shapes on a light background. A purple oval sits in the middle, surrounded by two uneven yellow strips—one tall on the left, one shorter on the right. The edges are soft, not sharp, and the colors fade slightly at the borders. The artist used a printing method called *aquatint*, which lets ink spread in subtle washes. That’s why the colors look smooth and slightly blurred. Next, check out *The Museum of Modern Art* to see more prints like this.

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