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 has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[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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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include New York City^[2], a global city^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1624^[30] and Manhattan^[12], a borough of New York City^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1624^[33]. 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^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1875^[36], headquartered in 57th Street^[37]; Bennington College^[20], a college^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1932^[40], headquartered in Bennington^[41]; and Hans Hoffman School of Fine Art^[21]. Studied under Rufino Tamayo^[42], a painter^[43], 1899–1990^[44], of Mexico^[45], awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences^[46]; Paul Feeley^[47], a painter^[48], 1910–1966^[49], of United States^[50], specialised in painting^[51]; and Hans Hofmann^[52], a painter^[53], 1880–1966^[54], of Germany^[55], specialised in painting^[56].

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^[57], in United States^[58], founded in 1984^[59]; Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[24], a hall of fame^[60], in United States^[61]; and honorary doctor of Brandeis University^[25], an honorary degree^[62], in United States^[63].

Personal Life

Spouses include Robert Motherwell^[14], a painter^[64], 1915–1991^[65], of United States^[66], awarded the National Medal of Arts^[67], specialised in painting^[68] and Stephen McKenzie DuBrul^[15], 1929–2012^[69].

Death and Burial

Helen Frankenthaler died on December 27, 2011^[5]. She died in Darien^[4].

Why It Matters

Helen Frankenthaler has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[70]

She has been cited as an influence by Kenneth Noland^[71], a painter^[72], 1924–2010^[73], of United States^[74], awarded the North Carolina Award for Fine Arts^[75], specialised in abstract art^[76].

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^[71].