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Helen Frankenthaler was known for her Abstract-expressionist art. She became well known for her 1952 painting Mountains and Sea. It was the first time she employed the soak-stain painting technique that would become a hallmark of her later work. You'll find a variety of Helen Frankenthaler art on 1stDibs.
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Ramblas
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Created by the artist in 1987-88, Ramblas is an original lithograph, drypoint, and etching in colors on Rives BFK paper. Hand-signed, dated, and numbered from the edition of 75 in pe...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Lithograph
Yellow Jack
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) is one of the most revered abstract painters of the 20th century, and one of the most successful and collected female artists of all time.
She was a ...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Stencil
Spring Run XVI
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Vivid color monotype by American Abstract Expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler, signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Printed and published in collaboration with Tyler Graphics...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Monotype
Soho Dreams
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in London, GB
Etching, aquatint and drypoint in colours, 1987, on Magnani paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 71 (there were also 8 artist’s proofs), published by 2RC E...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint
Flotilla
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in London, GB
Screenprint in colors, 2006, on Rives BFK paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 120, published by the Naples Art Museum, Florida, 78.7 x 93.7 cm. (31 x 37 i...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Helen Frankenthaler - Milwaukee Art Museum invitation card, Hand Signed, Framed
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph invitation card - 2 sided
Hand signed by Helen Frankenthaler in ink on the verso
A collectors' item when hand signed by the artist
Published by the Milwaukee Art Mu...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset


