Blessing of the Fleet 1969

"Blessing of the Fleet" is a 1969 abstract painting by Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), known for her "soak-stain" technique, where thinned oil paint is poured onto unprimed canvas. This signature style creates a luminous, ethereal effect, as seen in the bright yellow field dominated by a single bold red stripe. Frankenthaler's work is characterized by a sense of freedom and immediacy, reflecting her embrace of abstract expressionism.