Frank Stella is a celebrated American artist whose work has shaped the course of modern art, from Minimalism to Abstract Expressionism. Born in 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts, Stella first gained acclaim for his “Black Paintings,” emphasizing geometry and pure form.
His innovative use of color, shape, and space reshaped modern art. Today, Stella’s work is celebrated worldwide and remains highly sought after by collectors for its bold vision and lasting significance. Stella produced a range of limited edition lithographs and screen prints, prized for their bold color, dynamic structure, and technical innovation. These rare, limited editions allow collectors to own an important piece of Stella’s work, now available at Dane Fine Art. Learn more about Frank Stella.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Suite: Imaginary Places II, Edition: From the rare limited edition, Year: 1996, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Tyler Graphics, Ltd.
Year: 1979, Medium: Screenprint, stencil, hand-coloring on machine made Tycore panel, Publisher: Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford Village, New York
Suite: Illustrations after El Lissitzky's Had Gadya, Edition: 28 from the limited edition of 60, Medium: lithograph, linocut and screenprint in colors with hand-coloring and collage, on T.H. Saunders paper, Publisher: Waddington Graphics, London
Edition: Original work of art, Year: 1984, Medium: Lacquer and oil on aluminum
Edition: Axsom 112.3, Year: 1979, Medium: Screenprint, stencil, hand-coloring on machine made Tycore panel, Publisher: Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford Village, New York
Suite: Black Series II, Edition: 66 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1967, Medium: Lithograph on Barcham Green paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Aluminum Series, Edition: 25 from the limited edition of 75, Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph screenprint on Special Arjomari paper, Publisher: Petersburg Press, New York
Suite: Eccentric Polygons, Edition: 40 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1974, Medium: Lithograph and screenprint on Arches 300 gram paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Copper Series, Edition: 54 from the limited edition of 75, Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, screenprint on Special Arjomari paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Purple Series, Edition: 56 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Purple Series, Edition: 58 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe paper, Publisher: Petersburg Press Ltd., London
Suite: Purple Series, Edition: 58 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Multicolored Squares I, Edition: 73 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph on J. Green mould-made paper, Publisher: Petersburg Press Ltd., London
Suite: Multicolored Squares I, Edition: 73 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph on J. Green mould-made paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Black Series I, Edition: 66 from the limited edition of 100, Year: 1967, Medium: Lithograph on Barcham Green paper, Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
Suite: Aluminum Series, Edition: 25 from the limited edition of 75, Year: 1970, Medium: Lithograph, screenprint on Special Arjomari paper, Publisher: Brooke Alexander
Frank Stella is a celebrated American artist whose work has shaped the course of modern art, from Minimalism to Abstract Expressionism. Born in 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts, Stella first gained acclaim for his “Black Paintings,” emphasizing geometry and pure form.
His innovative use of color, shape, and space reshaped modern art. Today, Stella’s work is celebrated worldwide and remains highly sought after by collectors for its bold vision and lasting significance. Stella produced a range of limited edition lithographs and screen prints, prized for their bold color, dynamic structure, and technical innovation. These rare, limited editions allow collectors to own an important piece of Stella’s work, now available at Dane Fine Art. Learn more about Frank Stella.
Frank Stella is a celebrated American artist whose work has shaped the course of modern art, from Minimalism to Abstract Expressionism. Born in 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts, Stella first gained acclaim for his “Black Paintings,” emphasizing geometry and pure form. His innovative use of color, shape, and space reshaped modern art. Today, Stella’s work is celebrated worldwide and remains highly sought after by collectors for its bold vision and lasting significance. Stella produced a range of limited edition lithographs and screen prints, prized for their bold color, dynamic structure, and technical innovation. These rare, limited editions allow collectors to own an important piece of Stella's work, now available at Dane Fine Art. Learn more about Frank Stella.
Frank Stella (1936–2024) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker renowned for his pioneering role in Minimalism and Post-Painterly Abstraction. His innovative approach emphasized geometric precision, structured compositions, and pure color, rejecting emotional expressionism. Stella’s bold vision reshaped modern art, making him one of the most influential figures of the 20th and early 21st centuries.
Frank Stella was closely associated with Minimalism, Hard-edge Painting, and Post-Painterly Abstraction. His early works emphasized simplicity, order, and precision—departing from the emotional intensity of Abstract Expressionism. Throughout his career, Stella expanded his style to include structured compositions, shaped canvases, and later, dynamic three-dimensional constructions that redefined modern abstraction.
Some of the most famous artwork by Frank Stella includes:
These works highlight his evolution from minimalist stripes to dynamic, multi-dimensional reliefs and sculptures.
Stella is known for his innovative use of industrial materials, including enamel paint, aluminum, and fiberglass. He also pioneered shaped canvases and large-scale printmaking techniques, creating bold geometric designs that explore color, form, and spatial depth. His later works incorporate mixed media and 3D reliefs, pushing the boundaries between painting and sculpture.
Stella’s early “Black Paintings” from the late 1950s marked a radical shift toward Minimalism. By removing personal emotion and focusing purely on structure, repetition, and form, he helped define the movement’s aesthetic. His famous quote, “What you see is what you see,” perfectly summarizes the Minimalist philosophy — emphasizing direct visual experience over interpretation.
Authentic Artwork by Frank Stella can be found at reputable galleries, museums, and auction houses specializing in modern and contemporary art. Dane Fine Art Auction House in Ardmore, PA, is a trusted destination for collectors seeking original prints and paintings by Frank Stella, along with other leading Minimalist artists.