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Helen Frankenthaler — Pavillion
Helen Frankenthaler

Pavillion

A sweeping field of luminous color unfolds across the canvas in Frankenthaler's signature soak-stain technique, with soft pools of acrylic pigment bleeding and merging into the raw fabric. Delicate veils of muted tones give way to bolder gestures, creating a sense of open, airy space reminiscent of light filtering through a grand, sheltered structure. The work exemplifies Frankenthaler's ability to balance spontaneity and control, inviting the viewer into an immersive, atmospheric landscape of pure color and form.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 14, 2015

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Helen Frankenthaler, Pavillion

A sweeping field of luminous color unfolds across the canvas in Frankenthaler's signature soak-stain technique, with soft pools of acrylic pigment bleeding and merging into the raw fabric. Delicate veils of muted tones give way to bolder gestures, creating a sense of open, airy space reminiscent of light filtering through a grand, sheltered structure. The work exemplifies Frankenthaler's ability to balance spontaneity and control, inviting the viewer into an immersive, atmospheric landscape of pure color and form.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mid Century Modern, Lyrical Abstraction, Acrylic On Canvas, Cool Tones, Fluid Forms, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Landscape Abstraction, Large Format, Established Artist, Female Artist, Warm Tones, Color Field Painting, Vibrant Colors

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Hamilton Selway Gallery