Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Helen Frankenthaler. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1973 woodcut by Helen Frankenthaler, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features geometric shapes in a stacked arrangement, including a beige rectangle, red strip, dark purple curved form, green line, yellow stripe, and small blue patch. The composition's simplicity and color relationships invite contemplation.
Technique & Style
Frankenthaler employed the woodcut technique, carving shapes into wood to create crisp lines and layered colors. The resulting print has a soft, nuanced quality despite its sharp edges.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
