Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Helen Frankenthaler, ink, 1961
Untitled, by Helen Frankenthaler, ink, 1961

Untitled is an ink print by Helen Frankenthaler. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

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

Subject & Meaning

The print features an abstract composition with a yellow shape, possibly evoking a sun or star, surrounded by a dark gray outline and set against a light beige background. A small red dot is positioned on the right side of the gray form.

Technique & Style

The yellow shape has a textured, hand-painted appearance with visible brushstrokes, while the dark gray outline is irregularly shaped. The bold, graphic shapes and bright colors create a dynamic feel.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Helen Frankenthaler

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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