Painting Portrait in Green in her studio, Springs, 1969
Lee Krasner painting Portrait in Green in her studio, Springs, 1969. Photograph by Mark Patiky. Lee Krasner Papers, c.1905-1984. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.Lee Krasner is a key figure in American art, whose energetic work reflects the spirit of possibility in post-war New York. In 2019, her work was presented in the first major presentation of her work in Europe in 50 years, Lee Krasner: Living Colour, at the Barbican Art Gallery in London. This exhibition celebrates the work and life of Lee Krasner (1908–1984), a pioneer of Abstract Expressionism. Lee Krasner: Living Colour tells the story of a formidable artist, whose importance has too often been eclipsed by her marriage to Jackson Pollock.
Lee Krasner (1908 – 1984)
Lee Krasner (1908-1984) was a pivotal Abstract Expressionist painter known for her gestural style, bold colors & dynamic compositions. Explore her evolution beyond Pollock's shadow and discover her influential role in 20th-century art.
About this artwork
- Title: Painting Portrait in Green in her studio, Springs, 1969
- Artist: Lee Krasner
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: shift towards abstraction , reflects evolving style
- Keywords: green color palette , black and white photo , studio photography
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Topics: american art , abstract expressionism , photography
