
Sure Violet
A luminous example of Helen Frankenthaler's mastery of printmaking, *Sure Violet* showcases her intuitive approach to color and form through a sophisticated combination of etching, aquatint, and drypoint. Soft, atmospheric washes of color bleed and bloom across the handmade TGL paper, echoing the spontaneous, lyrical quality that defined her celebrated painting practice. The generous full margins frame the composition with an elegant restraint, allowing the delicate interplay of hues and textures to breathe and resonate.
- Medium
- Etching, aquatint and drypoint in colors, on TGL handmade paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 24, 2018
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