Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Helen Frankenthaler. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 woodcut by Helen Frankenthaler, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The print features bold, unblended colors applied in a manner that allows them to bleed together, creating a loose, dynamic effect. The technique used involves allowing paint to soak into the surface, resulting in an image that resembles watercolor.
Subject & Meaning
The composition is divided into two halves: the top features deep reds and blues with streaks of orange and pink, while the bottom is a pale, flat yellow-brown. The bold, uneven application of color is the primary visual element.
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…
