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Untitled, by Helen Frankenthaler, ink, 1961

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Overview

Untitled is a 1961 ink by Helen Frankenthaler, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Helen Frankenthaler
When & what style?
1961
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This abstract lithograph features a yellow shape resembling a sun or star, with a dark gray outline that curves around it. The yellow shape has a rough, hand-painted appearance, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The dark gray outline is irregularly shaped, with a small red dot on the right side. The background of the print is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the bold, graphic shapes in the foreground. The use of bold, graphic shapes and bright colors gives this print a dynamic, energetic feel. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Helen Frankenthaler.

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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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