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Helen Frankenthaler — A Page from a Book I
Helen Frankenthaler

A Page from a Book I

A Page from a Book I by Helen Frankenthaler is a vibrant and lyrical print that exemplifies her mastery of color and fluid abstraction, rendered through a sophisticated combination of etching, aquatint, and pochoir on handmade TGL paper. The work showcases Frankenthaler's signature approach to composition, where luminous washes of color seem to breathe and expand organically across the textured surface. The interplay of intaglio and stencil techniques creates a rich visual depth, reflecting her lifelong exploration of the relationship between spontaneity and process.

Medium
Etching, aquatint and pochoir in colors, on TGL handmade paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

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February 7, 2026

Estimate: $4,000$6,000

Sold: $3,870

Lot 130

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Helen Frankenthaler, A Page from a Book I

A Page from a Book I by Helen Frankenthaler is a vibrant and lyrical print that exemplifies her mastery of color and fluid abstraction, rendered through a sophisticated combination of etching, aquatint, and pochoir on handmade TGL paper. The work showcases Frankenthaler's signature approach to composition, where luminous washes of color seem to breathe and expand organically across the textured surface. The interplay of intaglio and stencil techniques creates a rich visual depth, reflecting her lifelong exploration of the relationship between spontaneity and process.

Medium
Etching, aquatint and pochoir in colors, on TGL handmade paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
11.4 x 46.4 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Celebrated Artist, Printmaking, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Etching and Aquatint, Female Artist, Abstract, Vibrant Colors, Lyrical Mood

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Jonathan Murray, Hamilton Selway Gallery