Helen Frankenthaler
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Helen Frankenthaler was an American abstract artist born on December 12, 1928 in New York City [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. She died on December 27, 2011 in Darien [8][7][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][6][17] and was a citizen of the United States [18][19]. She worked as a printmaker, lithographer, painter, sculptor, and draftsperson [20][21]. Frankenthaler was educated at the Art Students League of New York, Bennington College, and the Hans Hoffman School of Fine Art [22]. She was married to Robert Motherwell from 1958 to 1971 and to Stephen McKenzie DuBrul from 1994 until her death in 2011 [23].
Her work was centered in the field of abstract art and she was associated with the abstract expressionism and Color Field movements [6]. Her genres included abstract art and landscape painting [6]. Among her notable works is Mountains and Sea . Frankenthaler received several honors including the National Medal of Arts, induction into the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, and an honorary doctor of Brandeis University [24].
Helen Frankenthaler
Summary
Helen Frankenthaler is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on December 12, 1928[3]. She passed away in Darien[4]. She died on December 27, 2011[5]. She worked as a printmaker[6], lithographer[7], painter[8], sculptor[9], and draftsperson[10]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,284 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Helen Frankenthaler…
- Helen Frankenthaler's place of birth was Manhattan[12].
- Helen Frankenthaler died in Darien[4].
- Helen Frankenthaler was born on December 12, 1928[3].
- Helen Frankenthaler died on December 27, 2011[5].
- Helen Frankenthaler's father was Alfred Frankenthaler[13].
- Helen Frankenthaler was married to Robert Motherwell[14].
- Helen Frankenthaler was married to Stephen McKenzie DuBrul[15].
- Helen Frankenthaler held citizenship in United States[16].
- Helen Frankenthaler worked as a printmaker[6].
- Helen Frankenthaler's professions included lithographer[7].
- Helen Frankenthaler's professions included painter[8].
- Helen Frankenthaler's professions included sculptor[9].
- Helen Frankenthaler worked as a draftsperson[10].
- Helen Frankenthaler's field of work was abstract art[17].
- Among Helen Frankenthaler's employers was Hunter College[18].
- Helen Frankenthaler was educated at Art Students League of New York[19].
- Helen Frankenthaler's education included a stint at Bennington College[20].
- Helen Frankenthaler's education included a stint at Hans Hoffman School of Fine Art[21].
- A notable work attributed to Helen Frankenthaler is Mountains and Sea[22].
- Helen Frankenthaler received the National Medal of Arts[23].
- Helen Frankenthaler received the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[24].
- Helen Frankenthaler received the honorary doctor of Brandeis University[25].
- Helen Frankenthaler was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[26].
- Helen Frankenthaler was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1928-12-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2011-12-27[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: ab91fe32-ccfc-4d95-91ca-ff18f2dadf54[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[33], in United States[34], founded in 1624[35] and Manhattan[12], a borough of New York City[36], in United States[37], founded in 1624[38]. Helen Frankenthaler was born on December 12, 1928[3]. Her father was Alfred Frankenthaler[13].
Education
Educated at Art Students League of New York[19], an art academy[39], in United States[40], founded in 1875[41], headquartered in 57th Street[42]; Bennington College[20], a college[43], in United States[44], founded in 1932[45], headquartered in Bennington[46]; and Hans Hoffman School of Fine Art[21]. Studied under Rufino Tamayo[47], a painter[48], 1899–1990[49], of Mexico[50], awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences[51]; Paul Feeley[52], a painter[53], 1910–1966[54], of United States[55], specialised in painting[56]; and Hans Hofmann[57], a painter[58], 1880–1966[59], of Germany[60], specialised in painting[61].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], lithographer[7], painter[8], sculptor[9], and draftsperson[10]. Helen Frankenthaler's field of work was abstract art[17]. Among her employers was Hunter College[18].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Helen Frankenthaler is Mountains and Sea[22].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[23], a medallion[62], in United States[63], founded in 1984[64]; Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[24], a hall of fame[65], in United States[66]; and honorary doctor of Brandeis University[25], an honorary degree[67], in United States[68].
Personal Life
Spouses include Robert Motherwell[14], a painter[69], 1915–1991[70], of United States[71], awarded the National Medal of Arts[72], specialised in painting[73] and Stephen McKenzie DuBrul[15], 1929–2012[74].
Death and Burial
Helen Frankenthaler died on December 27, 2011[5]. She died in Darien[4].
Why It Matters
Helen Frankenthaler ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,284 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
She has been cited as an influence by Kenneth Noland[77], a painter[78], 1924–2010[79], of United States[80], awarded the North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[81], specialised in abstract art[82].
FAQs
Where was Helen Frankenthaler born?
Born in New York City[2], Helen Frankenthaler…
Where did Helen Frankenthaler die?
Helen Frankenthaler died in Darien[4].
Who were Helen Frankenthaler's parents?
Helen Frankenthaler's father was Alfred Frankenthaler[13].
Who was Helen Frankenthaler married to?
Helen Frankenthaler's spouses include Robert Motherwell[14] and Stephen McKenzie DuBrul[15].
What did Helen Frankenthaler do for work?
Helen Frankenthaler worked as printmaker[6], lithographer[7], painter[8], sculptor[9], and draftsperson[10].
Where did Helen Frankenthaler go to school?
Helen Frankenthaler was educated at Art Students League of New York[19], Bennington College[20], and Hans Hoffman School of Fine Art[21].
What awards did Helen Frankenthaler receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[23], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[24], and honorary doctor of Brandeis University[25].
Who did Helen Frankenthaler influence?
Helen Frankenthaler has been cited as an influence by Kenneth Noland[77].