Helen Frankenthaler in: 'Thoughts about Hans', 2003; as quoted in Hans Hofmann - a retrospective, Karen Wilkin, Naples museum of art - George Braziller, Inc - , p. 47
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Walking into his home was like walking into one of his paintings; the floor was kelly green, the furniture painted in yellows, reds, pink, white etc. Fresh fruit and flowers, perhaps a wicker rocker. Always a joy.
— Helen Frankenthaler on Hans Hofmann
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About Helen Frankenthaler
Helen Frankenthaler (12 December 1928 – 28 December 2011) was an American post-painterly abstraction artist. Born in New York City, her work was influenced by Jackson Pollock, with whom she also was involved in the 1946–1960 abstract art movement.
About Helen Frankenthaler
Helen Frankenthaler (12 December 1928 – 28 December 2011) was an American post-painterly abstraction artist. Born in New York City, her work was influenced by Jackson Pollock, with whom she also was involved in the 1946–1960 abstract art movement.
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