
Tales Of Genji Ii
A sweeping, lyrical abstraction that evokes the dreamlike poetry of the classic Japanese narrative, rendered in Frankenthaler's signature flowing fields of color. Soft, atmospheric hues bleed and merge across the surface, capturing a sense of romantic melancholy and fleeting beauty reminiscent of the Heian court world. The composition balances spontaneity with quiet elegance, reflecting Frankenthaler's mastery of gesture and her lifelong dialogue between Western abstraction and Eastern aesthetic sensibility.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
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Prints & Multiples
April 17, 2020
Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Lot 34
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