Triptych: Madame ButterflyHelen Frankenthaler · 2000
Abstract Expressionism
2000
Helen Frankenthaler (1928 – 2011)
Explore the art of Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), a pioneer of Abstract Expressionism & Color Field painting. Discover her innovative soak-stain technique and influential abstract landscapes.
About this artwork
- Title: Triptych: Madame Butterfly
- Artist: Helen Frankenthaler
- Year: 2000
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Putty
- Keywords: wall art decor, yellow triptych, colorful painting
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
Where does "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" sit within Helen Frankenthaler's body of work?
"Triptych: Madame Butterfly" shares with Helen Frankenthaler's other works its Abstract Expressionism style and the recorded themes: abstract expressionism, color field dominance, frankenthaler's technique, american modernism, non-representational, emotional landscape, formal experimentation, pioneering color use.
Is "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" by Helen Frankenthaler in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2011.
Who is the artist behind "Triptych: Madame Butterfly"?
"Triptych: Madame Butterfly" was created by Helen Frankenthaler. The information on this page describes Helen Frankenthaler's original work.
Where does "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" fall in Helen Frankenthaler's career?
Within Helen Frankenthaler's career, "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" falls in the Modern. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.
When was "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" made?
"Triptych: Madame Butterfly" by Helen Frankenthaler was created in 2000.
What style does "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" belong to?
"Triptych: Madame Butterfly" by Helen Frankenthaler belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
At what age did Helen Frankenthaler make "Triptych: Madame Butterfly"?
When "Triptych: Madame Butterfly" was created in 2000, Helen Frankenthaler - born in 1928 - was 72 years old.