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Abstract painting. Notable work. Mountains and Sea. Movement. Abstract expressionism, color field painting, lyrical abstraction. Helen Frankenthaler (December 12, 1928 – December 27, 2011) was an American abstract expressionist painter. She was a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting.
Dec 27, 2011 · Learn about the life and work of Helen Frankenthaler, one of the most influential artists of the mid-20th century. She pioneered the "soak-stain" technique, in which she poured oil or acrylic paint onto canvas, creating luminous color washes that merged with the surface. She also experimented with woodcuts, printmaking, and other media. Explore her paintings, woodcuts, and prints from various periods and styles.
- American
- December 12, 1928
- New York, New York
- December 27, 2011
Learn about the life and work of Helen Frankenthaler, a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting and a pioneer of Color Field. Explore her 141 artworks, including oil paintings, watercolors and prints, and find related artists and articles on Wikiart.org.
- American
- December 12, 1928
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- December 27, 2011
Helen Frankenthaler was an American abstract painter who pioneered the stain technique and influenced many younger artists. MoMA presents her works, exhibitions, publications, and related information on its website.
Helen Frankenthaler (born December 12, 1928, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 27, 2011, Darien, Connecticut) was an American Abstract Expressionist painter whose brilliantly coloured canvases were much admired for their lyric qualities. Her father, Alfred Frankenthaler, was a New York Supreme Court justice.
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Learn about the life and work of Helen Frankenthaler, an American painter who pioneered the "stain painting" technique and challenged the conventional notion of painting as a window onto reality. Explore her biography, works, and exhibitions at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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Learn about the life and work of Helen Frankenthaler, a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting and a pioneer of color field. Explore her biography, artworks, and exhibitions at Tate Britain and other museums.
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