Triptych: Madame ButterflyHelen Frankenthaler · 2000

  • Art movementAbstract Expressionism
  • Creation date2000

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.

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