Bullseye by Helen Frankenthaler

Bullseye 1989

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ink

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abstract expressionism

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abstract painting

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possibly oil pastel

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ink

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fluid art

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neo expressionist

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pink

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acrylic on canvas

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paint stroke

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watercolour bleed

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impressionist inspired

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expressionist

Helen Frankenthaler's "Bullseye" from 1989 is a prime example of her signature "soak-stain" technique. The abstract composition is dominated by vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and pink, applied in a fluid and ethereal manner. This method, developed in the 1950s, involved diluting oil paint with turpentine, allowing it to seep into the canvas, creating a soft and luminous effect. The central orange "bullseye" is a striking focal point, while the surrounding washes of color evoke a sense of movement and depth, characteristic of Frankenthaler's approach to abstract expressionism.

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