Study for "Green Likes Mauve" 1970

Helen Frankenthaler's 1970 "Study for 'Green Likes Mauve'" exemplifies her signature "soak-stain" technique, where thinned oil paint is applied directly to unprimed canvas, allowing the paint to seep into the surface. This abstract work features a soft, flowing form in green against a vibrant pink background, with a hint of orange peeking out from behind. The ethereal, watercolor-like effect is characteristic of Frankenthaler's style, which broke away from traditional Abstract Expressionism.