Helen Frankenthaler

Quick Facts

Full Name	Helen Frankenthaler
Occupation	Painter
Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1928(1928-12-12)
Age	96
Date Of Death	December 27, 2011, Darien, CT
Birthplace	Manhattan
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Helen Frankenthaler Biography

Helen Frankenthaler is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on December 12, 1928 in Manhattan, New York, United States. Abstract Expressionist and Color Field painter, she is best known for her work “Mountains and Sea”, which dates back to 1952. In her honor, she was featured in exhibitions such as the 1964 Post-Painterly Abstraction exhibit and the 1989 Museum of Modern Art retrospective.

She was greatly influenced by She was influenced by Hans Hofmann..

Alfred Frankenthaler was her father and a highly respected judge at the New York State Supreme Court. For 13 years, she was married to Robert Motherwell.

Helen Frankenthaler Net Worth

Helen Frankenthaler is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Helen Frankenthaler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She attended the Dalton School, and later she went to Bennington College where she met Clement Greenberg, a writer with whom she remained for five years.

In 2001, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Helen Frankenthaler Dating?

According to our records, Helen Frankenthaler married to Stephen M. DuBrul Jr. , Robert Motherwell. As of December 1, 2023, Helen Frankenthaler’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Helen Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Helen Frankenthaler celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Helen Frankenthaler

1. Helen Frankenthaler was an American abstract expressionist painter.
2. She was born on December 12, 1928 in New York City.
3. Frankenthaler studied at Bennington College with Paul Feeley and later with Hans Hofmann.
4. Her breakthrough work “Mountains and Sea” (1952) inspired the Color Field movement.
5. Frankenthaler’s technique involved pouring paint onto unprimed canvas to create a stained effect.
6. She was married to fellow artist Robert Motherwell from 1958-1971.
7. Frankenthaler received numerous awards including the National Medal of Arts in 2001.
8. Her works are held in major museums worldwide including MoMA and Tate Modern.
9. Frankenthaler passed away on December 27, 2011 at the age of 83.
10. Her legacy continues to inspire contemporary artists today.