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Helen Frankenthaler — Bridges
Helen Frankenthaler

Bridges

Helen Frankenthaler's *Bridges* is a vibrant color etching on wove paper that showcases her signature lyrical abstraction through fluid, organic forms and luminous washes of color. The composition reflects her masterful ability to translate the spontaneity of her painted works into the precision of the printmaking medium, creating a sense of movement and depth across the full-margined sheet. Graceful lines and overlapping hues evoke a sense of connection and transition, embodying the expressive freedom that defined Frankenthaler's celebrated career.

Medium
Etching in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 28, 2014

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Helen Frankenthaler, Bridges

Helen Frankenthaler's *Bridges* is a vibrant color etching on wove paper that showcases her signature lyrical abstraction through fluid, organic forms and luminous washes of color. The composition reflects her masterful ability to translate the spontaneity of her painted works into the precision of the printmaking medium, creating a sense of movement and depth across the full-margined sheet. Graceful lines and overlapping hues evoke a sense of connection and transition, embodying the expressive freedom that defined Frankenthaler's celebrated career.

Medium
Etching in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Renowned Artist, Etching, Printmaking, Modern Art, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Female Artist, Abstract, Vibrant Colors, Lyrical Mood

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Hamilton Selway Gallery