A Little Zen

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.