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What was Helen Frankenthaler known for?
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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Helen Frankenthaler - Postcard of Jacob's Ladder, 1957, Hand Signed, Framed
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph postcard Hand signed and dated 1989 in blue marker on the verso Provenance: Collection of Dan Pope, former CBS cameraman who amassed one of the best collection of v...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Postcard

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 ...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

"Sirocco" Mixographia
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Sirocco” by Helen Frankenthaler . Mixographia embossed engraving on handmade paper. Unique color from the regular numbered edition. 51/52. Hand signed by artist, dated 1989. Pri...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Prints

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Tribal Sign
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Sign, 1987 Signed and dated in pencil with publisher's blindstamp Eleven color lithograph on mauve TGL handmade paper Sheet: 24 x 18.5 inches Frame: 33 x 27 inches Edition 25 ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Lithograph

Solar Imp
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Screenprint in colors on wove paper. Signed by the artist in pencil and also numbered 96/126 in pencil. Published by Lincoln Center List Poster and Print Program, New York. Second ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Screen, Color

Aerie
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered in pencil
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Screen

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