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Helen Frankenthaler Art

American, 1928-2011

Prolific and pioneering painter Helen Frankenthaler said it was “a combination of impatience, laziness and innovation” that drove her to thin her paints with turpentine so that they would seep into the fabric of an unprimed canvas. Her breakthrough in the early 1950s led the way for a spellbinding new style of painting that would come to be known as Color Field.

Although Color Field is often considered a strain of Abstract Expressionism, Frankenthaler’s work differed from the gestural “Action Painting” that typified the paintings of artists like Willem de Kooning and Lee Krasner. Her vast and immersive expanses of color created at a fearless scale captivated art critics and greatly influenced her peers including Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland.

Frankenthaler knew from an early age that she wanted to be a painter. The youngest daughter of a New York State Supreme Court justice, she grew up on Manhattan’s Park Avenue and as a child delighted in the little ways color and form revealed themselves, whether dribbling red nail polish in a sink full of water or drawing her steps from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to her family’s apartment. As a student at Bennington College, her rare vision was enriched by the mentorship of painter Paul Feeley, who gave her lessons in Cubism. After dabbling in art history at Columbia University, she rented a studio downtown and befriended rising New York art stars like Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell, whom she later married.

Characterized by “direct, exuberant gestures,” the Abstract Expressionist technique was all about gusto, and Frankenthaler had it in spades. One of the few women of this era to garner widespread critical acclaim, Frankenthaler had a significant impact on the mid-20th-century art world. She exhibited in the high-profile 1951 Ninth Street Show and, in 1957, she appeared in a Life magazine spread on women artists photographed by Gordon Parks. In 1960, the Jewish Museum held her first major museum show, a retrospective of her 1950s work. A 1969 solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art further introduced Frankenthaler to the broader art world.

While Frankenthaler remains best known for bold, expressive “soak-stain” paintings such as Mountains and Sea (1952), she worked across diverse media for decades, with forays into woodcutting, drawing and printmaking that also pushed boundaries. She also taught at Harvard, Yale and Princeton, fostering generations of artists. She died in 2011.

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Artist: Helen Frankenthaler
Solar Imp
Solar Imp

Solar Imp

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Screenprint in colors on wove paper. Signed by the artist in pencil and also numbered 96/126 in pencil. Published by Lincoln Center List Poster and Print Program, New York. Second ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Screen, Color

Soho Dreams
Soho Dreams

Soho Dreams

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in London, GB

Etching, aquatint and drypoint in colours, 1987, on Magnani paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 71 (there were also 8 artist’s proofs), published by 2RC E...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint

Tribal Sign
Tribal Sign

Tribal Sign

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Sign, 1987 Signed and dated in pencil with publisher's blindstamp Eleven color lithograph on mauve TGL handmade paper Sheet: 24 x 18.5 inches Frame: 33 x 27 inches Edition 25 ...

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1980s Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Color, Lithograph

Spring Run XVI

Spring Run XVI

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Vivid color monotype by American Abstract Expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler, signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Printed and published in collaboration with Tyler Graphics...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Monotype

Acrobat (detail), Limited Edition Porcelain Plate in bespoke gift box - Abstract
Acrobat (detail), Limited Edition Porcelain Plate in bespoke gift box - Abstract

Acrobat (detail), Limited Edition Porcelain Plate in bespoke gift box - Abstract

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

This porcelain/ceramic plate makes a gorgeous gift - in a bright blue bespoke box, ready to be gifted. Any fan of Helen Frankenthaler or Abstract Expressionist art would be thrilled!...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Porcelain, Screen, Cardboard, Mixed Media

Vuillard's Chariot

Vuillard's Chariot

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Created by the artist in 2006 as an original color lithograph, Vuillard’s Chariot measures 24 ¾ in. x 30 1/8 in. (62.87 cm x 76.52 cm), unframed, and is from the edition of 50 as iss...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Ramblas

Ramblas

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Created by the artist in 1987-88, Ramblas is an original lithograph, drypoint, and etching in colors on Rives BFK paper. Hand-signed, dated, and numbered from the edition of 75 in pe...

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Drypoint, Etching, Lithograph

Flotilla
Flotilla

Flotilla

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colors, 2006, on Rives BFK paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 120, published by the Naples Art Museum, Florida, 78.7 x 93.7 cm. (31 x 37 i...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Screen

Hand signed letter from Helen Frankenthaler framed + Arkatov's signed portrait
Hand signed letter from Helen Frankenthaler framed + Arkatov's signed portrait

Hand signed letter from Helen Frankenthaler framed + Arkatov's signed portrait

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

This work features a photographic portrait of Helen Frankenthaler, taken by renowned musician and photographer Jim Arkatov, founder of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchester, and author o...

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1990s Contemporary Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Ink, Photographic Paper, Rag Paper

Ramblas
Ramblas

Ramblas

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in London, GB

Lithograph, drypoint, etching in colours, 1987/88, on handmade wove paper, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 75, printed and published by Polígrafa Obra Gráfica, Barcelo...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Drypoint, Etching, Lithograph

Mary, Mary

Mary, Mary

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in London, GB

Screenprint and offset lithograph in colours, 1987, on wove paper, signed in pencil by the artist, one of 10 printer's proofs, aside from standard edition of 72, published by Lincoln...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Offset, Screen

The Red Sea

The Red Sea

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Created by Helen Frankenthaler in 1978-82, The Red Sea is an original lithograph in colors on pink HMP handmade paper. Hand-signed, dated, and numbered fro...

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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"Sirocco" Mixographia
"Sirocco" Mixographia

"Sirocco" Mixographia

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

“Sirocco” by Helen Frankenthaler . Mixographia embossed engraving on handmade paper. Unique color from the regular numbered edition. 51/52. Hand signed by artist, dated 1989. Pri...

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Late 20th Century Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Aerie
Aerie

Aerie

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered in pencil

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Screen

Acrobat
Acrobat

Acrobat

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) is one of the most revered abstract painters of the 20th century as well as being one of the most successful and collected female artists. Her current...

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1990s Color-Field Helen Frankenthaler Art

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Artist: Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928-2011) Title: "Untitled" *Signed, dated, and numbered by Frankenthaler in pencil lower right Year: 1967 Medium: Original Screenprint on white Arches double-weight watercolor paper Limited edition: 58/100 Printer: Patricia Yamashiro of Maurel Studios, New York, NY Publisher: the artist Frankenthaler herself and Chiron Press, New York, NY Reference: "Frankenthaler: A Catalogue Raisonné - Prints 1961-1994" - Harrison No. 11, page 88-89; Berggruen No. 11; Clark No. 12 Sheet size: 25.75" x 18" Condition: In excellent condition Notes: Provenance: private collection - Honolulu, HI - a longtime archivist at The National Archives Museum, Washington D.C.; acquired from renown art dealer Harry Lunn of Lunn Gallery, Washington, D.C. in October of 1969 retaining a copy of its original receipt; acquired from Multiples, Inc., New York, NY retaining their original gallery label; likely acquired directly from the publisher Chiron Press, New York, NY. Printed in four colors from four screens: green, blue, yellow, and red. Chiron Press chop mark/blind stamp lower left. This is the second screenprint edition Frankenthaler ever made. Though presently unframed, this work also retains its original framer label from Kulicke Frames Inc., New York, NY from its previous custom plexiglass box framing. The work also retains an inscribed index card with purchase information believed created by the Honolulu collector. "Air Frame" (cat. no. 6) was Frankenthaler's first silkscreen - a medium that Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, NY did not use, although it became increasingly popular for artists' prints, both in Europe and the United States, during the sixties. Several other silkscreens followed in the next few years: "Untitled" (cat no. 11), in 1967, and "Sun Corner" (cat. no. 12) by Tanglewood Press, New York, in 1968. - "What Red Lines Can Do" (cat. nos. 22-26) is a suite of silkscreens published by Multiples, Inc., at that time directed by Rosa Esman...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Helen Frankenthaler art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, yellow, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Helen Frankenthaler in lithograph, paper, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Helen Frankenthaler art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Raymond Parker, John Chamberlain, and Richard Diebenkorn. Helen Frankenthaler art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $880 and tops out at $85,000, while the average work can sell for $14,500.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Helen Frankenthaler is an American abstract expressionist painter that was known for inventing a technique referred to as soak-stain. Soak staining is a process using thinned paint and raw canvas, similar to painting fabric. Shop a range of Helen Frankenthaler work on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Helen Frankenthaler mostly did paintings. The American artist's work reflects the characteristics of Abstract Expressionism. Mountains and Sea, Snow Pines, Aerie and Grey Fireworks are among her most famous paintings. You can find a range of Helen Frankenthaler art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Helen Frankenthaler was known for her Abstract-expressionist art. She became well known for her 1952 painting Mountains and Sea. It was the first time she employed the soak-stain painting technique that would become a hallmark of her later work. You'll find a variety of Helen Frankenthaler art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    You can see Helen Frankenthaler paintings in a few places. Her works are part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in California and the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. In addition, the artist's paintings are often part of exhibitions around the world. Check the official website of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation for upcoming dates and locations. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Helen Frankenthaler art.