Geisha (1998) is a stunning example of Helen Frankenthaler's venture into the traditional Japanese printmaking technique of Ukiyo-e, rendered in 23 vibrant colors from 15 individual woodblocks on delicate Torinoko paper. The work reflects Frankenthaler's signature embrace of fluid, organic forms and lyrical color relationships, now expressed through the precise and labor-intensive craft of Japanese woodcut. The full sheet showcases the seamless dialogue between her Abstract Expressionist sensibility and the centuries-old Eastern printmaking tradition, resulting in a work of remarkable visual harmony and cultural synthesis.