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A Little Zen

Helen Frankenthaler1970

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Durham, United States

Collaborative endeavors such as this one may have allowed Frankenthaler to acquire a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. The focus on nature and reliance on ukiyo-e in both technique and appearance in Weeping Crabapple suggests that her appreciation of Japanese printmaking extended beyond the technical. Frankenthaler’s print shares elements of Katsushika Hokusai's iconic Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji with its strong diagonal, subtle gradations in tone, well-defined lines, and attention to negative space.

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  • Title: A Little Zen
  • Creator: Helen Frankenthaler
  • Date Created: 1970
  • Location: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
  • Physical Dimensions: 22 1/8 × 30 7/8 inches (56.2 × 78.42 cm), trial proof H/C 3/6
  • Type: Screenprint
  • Rights: © Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc.
  • Medium: Pochoir and screenprint on paper
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

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