“Seeing the Moon on a Hot Summer Day,” created by Helen Frankenthaler in 1987, is an abstract artwork rendered in acrylic on canvas. This piece belongs to the art movements of Abstract Expressionism and Lyrical Abstraction. It is categorized within the abstract genre and currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork presents a warm and vibrant color palette dominated by shades of red, interspersed with patches of white and accents of blue. The composition evokes a sense of fluidity and spontaneity characteristic of Helen Frankenthaler’s style. The painting exhibits a dynamic interplay between bold, opaque forms and softly blended areas, creating a visual narrative that suggests the atmospheric phenomenon referenced in the title. The use of light and shadow is expertly handled, giving the work a sense of depth and movement. Through her application of color and form, Frankenthaler achieves a harmonious yet intense visual expression reflective of summer’s heated intensity juxtaposed with the cool, distant presence of the moon.
