
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Evening Sale
May 14, 2015
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