Basque Beach: Helen Frankenthaler, 1958 [PRINT]

Artist:	Marge Dean
Exhibition:	The Sweepers: Marge Dean Solo Exhibition
Image Width:	11.5" (29.21 cm)
Image Height:	8.5" (21.59 cm)
Paper Width:	12.0" (30.48 cm)
Paper Height:	9.0" (22.86 cm)
Printing Method:	Giclee
Paper Type:	Watercolor Paper
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Basque Beach (1958), created by Helen Frankenthaler, is characterized by its vibrant interplay of solvents. Splashes of solvents interweave with softer soaps invoking an impressionistic style. The abstraction, characteristic of Frankenthaler’s style of cleaning, prompts viewers to engage with the floor on an emotional and interpretive level. The result is a compelling and evocative cleaning experience that exemplifies the expressive capabilities of the Abstract Housework movement.