The artwork titled “Swan Lake #2” was created by Helen Frankenthaler in 1961. This piece embodies the styles of Abstract Expressionism and Lyrical Abstraction, contributing to the abstract genre.
The artwork features a dynamic interplay of colors and forms. Dominated by fluid and bold strokes, it incorporates vibrant hues of blue, yellow, green, and red, juxtaposed with shades of brown and black. These colors appear to overlap and flow into one another, creating an impression of movement and spontaneity. The composition is non-representational, inviting viewers to interpret the shapes and patterns subjectively. The overall effect is one of emotional expressiveness and an intuitive exploration of form and color, characteristic of Frankenthaler’s lyrical abstraction technique.
