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Untitled, by Helen Frankenthaler, ink, 1978

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Overview

Untitled is a 1978 ink by Helen Frankenthaler, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Helen Frankenthaler
When & what style?
1978
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is mostly orange and brown. The colors look wet and blended, with no clear shapes or faces. Dark streaks run down the middle, almost like cracks or shadows. The edges of the paper are torn, giving it a rough, uneven look. The paint isn’t smooth—it’s messy, like someone dragged it with their fingers. The way it’s spread out makes it hard to tell what it’s supposed to be. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists make prints like this.

About the artist

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Artist

Helen Frankenthaler

Helen Frankenthaler was an American abstract expressionist painter. She was a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting. Having exhibited her work for over six decades, she spanned several…

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