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          Frank Stella Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Frank Stella our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Frank Stella · 1936 – 2024

          Hyena Stomp by Frank Stella, 1962

          1962

          A vibrant explosion of geometric shapes and concentric squares defines Frank Stella's 1962 masterpiece Hyena Stomp, an iconic piece of minimalist Op Art available for your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #1: Hyena Stomp
          Art Movement
          Minimalism
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 1 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Die Fahne Hoch! by Frank Stella

          1959 · Whitney Museum of American Art, New York · original 309 x 185 cm

          Explore Frank Stella's 'Die Fahne Hoch!' – a stark, minimalist painting embodying geometric precision and a complex history linked to Nazi symbolism. A powerful piece of abstract art.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #2: Die Fahne Hoch!
          Art Movement
          Minimalist Abstraction
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 2 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Frank Stella: Gran Cairo

          1962 · Whitney Museum of American Art, New York

          Explore Frank Stella’s ‘Gran Cairo’ – a mesmerizing abstract composition of concentric squares in vibrant colors. Op Art meets minimalist precision for a captivating visual experience.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #3: Gran Cairo
          Art Movement
          Post-Painterly Abstraction
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Composition (S/1)

          1958 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 188.0 x 59.5cm

          This 1958 monumental abstract canvas by Frank Stella defines a new visual language. Explore this foundational masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #4: Composition (S/1)
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 4 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Basra Gate III, Frank Stella

          Museum Folkwang, Essen

          Explore Frank Stella’s ‘Basra Gate III,’ a vibrant geometric abstraction in deep purple. This large-scale acrylic painting showcases dynamic color blocks & precision lines – a must-see for modern art enthusiasts.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #5: Basra Gate III
          Art Movement
          Post-Painterly Abstraction
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 5 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Frank Stella: Manteneia II

          Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk · original 152 x 609 cm

          A Life Dedicated to the Essence of Painting Frank Philip Stella, who passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 87, was a towering figure in American art, a relentless innovator whose career spanned seven decades and challenged conventional notions of painting, sculpture, and architectural design. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1936 to first-generation Italian-American parents, Stella’s artistic

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #6: Manteneia II
          Art Movement
          Minimalism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 6 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Marrakech, Frank Stella

          1964 · original 196 x 196 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #7: Marrakech
          Color Palette
          Vivid
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 7 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          The Fountain by Frank Stella

          1992 · National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #8: The Fountain
          Art Movement
          Abstract Expressionism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 8 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Darabjerd III by Frank Stella, 1967

          1967 · original 305 x 458 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #9: Darabjerd III
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Maquette for the Mural in the Orchestra Level Lobby, Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto

          1993 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 160.0 x 439.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #10: Maquette for the Mural in the Orchestra Level Lobby, Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 10 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Coxuria from The Geldzahler Portfolio

          1997 · original 76 x 56 cm

          Dive into Frank Stella’s ‘Coxuria.’ This chaotic collage blends Pop Art & Dada influences, featuring layered paper textures & fragmented forms. A vibrant, abstract piece for art collectors.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #11: Coxuria from The Geldzahler Portfolio
          Art Movement
          Post-Painterly Abstraction
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Same size as the original$31056 × 76 cm Commission at original size

          Harran II by Frank Stella, 1967

          1967 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

          Explore Frank Stella’s ‘Harran II,’ a vibrant Op Art grid of concentric circles in bold colors. This 1967 abstract masterpiece exemplifies Minimalism & Post-Painterly Abstraction.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #12: Harran II
          Art Movement
          Minimalism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 12 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Six Mile Bottom, Frank Stella

          1960
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #13: Six Mile Bottom
          Color Palette
          Monochrome
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 13 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Them Apples (1958) by Frank Stella

          1958 · original 140 x 51 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #14: Them Apples
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Same size as the original$40751 × 140 cm Commission at original size

          Arundel Castle (1959)

          1959 · original 308 x 186 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #15: Arundel Castle
          Color Palette
          Monochrome
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 15 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Pagosa Springs, 1960, Frank Stella

          1960 · original 252 x 252 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #16: Pagosa Springs
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 16 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Haines City – Frank Stella

          1963 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #17: Haines City
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 17 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Frank Stella, Haines City (1963)

          1963 · original 252 x 252 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #18: Haines City
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 18 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Line Up (1962)

          1962 · original 196 x 196 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #19: Line Up
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 19 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Concentric Squares by Frank Stella, 1966

          1966 · original 160 x 320 cm

          Explore Frank Stella’s ‘Concentric Squares,’ a striking 1966 diptych of vibrant, geometric shapes in black & color. A key work of Minimalism & Op Art.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #20: Concentric Squares
          Art Movement
          Minimalism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Damascus Gate (1969)

          1969 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #21: Damascus Gate
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Lac Laronge IV (1969) by Frank Stella

          1969 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #22: Lac Laronge IV
          Color Palette
          Pastels
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Gray Scramble (Single), VIII by Frank Stella

          1968 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · original 175.2 x 175.2cm
          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #23: Gray Scramble (Single), VIII
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          No. 23 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Same size as the original$1190175 × 175 cm Commission at original size

          Frank Stella, Untitled (AQZTY3) (1967)

          1967

          Discover Frank Stella’s iconic black & white square paintings – minimalist masterpieces from 1967. Explore geometric patterns & a unique artistic vision.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #24: Untitled (AQZTY3)
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          Minimalism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          Tahkt-I-Sulayman Variation II (1969)

          1969 · Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

          Explore Frank Stella’s ‘Tahkt-I-Sulayman Variation II,’ a vibrant Op Art grid of concentric circles & dynamic color patterns. A unique, geometric abstract masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Frank Stella ranked #25: Tahkt-I-Sulayman Variation II
          Art Movement
          Post-Painterly Abstraction
          Color Palette
          Pastels
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 25 of 55 artworks by Frank Stella
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          The artist

          Frank Stella

          1936 – 2024

          Portrait of Frank Stella
          Quick facts
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Art periodModern
          • Emotional tonecalm
          • Copyright statusUnder copyright
          • Top 3 worksHyena Stomp, Die Fahne Hoch!, Gran Cairo
          • Typical colorsneutrals
          • Also known asSakauil, Frank Philip Stella, فرانك ستيلا, Франк Стела, フランク・ステラ
          • Lifespan88 years
          Biography

          A Life Dedicated to the Essence of Painting

          Frank Stella, who passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 87, was a towering figure in American art, a relentless innovator whose career spanned seven decades and challenged conventional notions of painting, sculpture, and architectural design. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1936 to first-generation Italian-American parents, Stella’s artistic journey began with an early exposure to the visual world through his mother's landscape paintings and a formative education at Phillips Academy Andover, where he encountered the rigorous color theories of Josef Albers and the expressive power of Hans Hofmann. These influences, coupled with studies in history at Princeton University and frequent trips to New York City galleries, laid the groundwork for a radical departure from the prevailing Abstract Expressionism of the time. Stella wasn’t interested in the emotional turmoil or subjective gesture that defined artists like Pollock and Kline; he sought something purer, more objective—a distillation of painting down to its most fundamental elements.

          Rejecting Illusion: The Rise of Minimalism

          Stella's emergence onto the art scene in the late 1950s was nothing short of revolutionary. He famously declared that “a painting should be a flat surface with paint on it—nothing more,” a statement that became a manifesto for the burgeoning Minimalist movement. This philosophy materialized most strikingly in his *Black Paintings* (1958-1960), a series of canvases defined by precisely spaced, symmetrical black stripes separated by bands of exposed canvas. Works like Die Fahne Hoch! (1959) – a title deliberately provocative, referencing the Nazi anthem – weren’t intended as expressions of political sentiment but rather as explorations of form and surface, challenging viewers to confront the painting as an object in itself. The deliberate coolness and rejection of emotional content were jarring at the time, signaling a decisive break from Abstract Expressionism's emphasis on subjective experience. He wasn’t aiming to depict something *about* the world; he was presenting the world—or rather, the painting—as it *is*. This focus on materiality and geometric precision extended into his shaped canvases of the 1960s, where Stella abandoned the traditional rectangular format in favor of complex polygons, often crafted from aluminum and copper paint. These weren’t merely paintings; they were sculptural objects that blurred the boundaries between two and three dimensions, further emphasizing the artwork's physical presence.

          Expanding Boundaries: From Protractor Series to Maximalism

          The 1970s marked a period of significant experimentation for Stella. The *Protractor Series* (1971) saw him introduce sweeping arcs and vibrant colors arranged within square borders, creating dynamic compositions inspired by the circular cities he visited in the Middle East. Simultaneously, Stella embraced printmaking with enthusiasm, mastering techniques like lithography, screenprinting, and etching to create abstract prints that echoed his painting’s geometric vocabulary. His engagement extended beyond the visual arts; he designed sets and costumes for Merce Cunningham's dance piece *Scramble* in 1967, demonstrating a willingness to collaborate across disciplines. A retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in 1970—a remarkable achievement for an artist still so young—cemented his status as a leading figure in contemporary art. However, Stella wasn’t content to rest on his laurels. He began incorporating relief into his work, gradually evolving towards what could be described as “maximalist” painting with sculptural qualities, utilizing collage elements and aluminum supports.

          A Legacy of Innovation

          Stella's later career witnessed a dramatic shift in style. The austere geometry of his earlier works gave way to exuberant compositions characterized by curving forms, bold colors, and seemingly spontaneous brushstrokes—a move towards a more baroque aesthetic that surprised many but demonstrated his unwavering commitment to artistic exploration. His commission for the BMW Art Car Project in 1976 showcased his ability to adapt his distinctive drawing style to an unconventional canvas: a 3.0 CSL racing car. Throughout his life, Stella received numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Arts in 2009 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Contemporary Sculpture from the International Sculpture Center in 2011. Frank Stella’s impact on art history is undeniable. He didn't just create paintings; he redefined what a painting *could be*. His relentless pursuit of formal clarity, his rejection of illusionism, and his willingness to push boundaries paved the way for generations of artists who followed, solidifying his place as one of the most important and influential figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. He leaves behind not only a vast body of work but also a legacy of intellectual rigor and artistic courage that will continue to inspire for years to come.

          Questions & Answers

          Where is Frank Stella from?

          Frank Stella was born in United States.

          What other names is Frank Stella known by?

          Frank Stella appears under the alternate names Sakauil, Frank Philip Stella, فرانك ستيلا, Франк Стела, フランク・ステラ.

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Frank Stella?

          Frank Stella was born in Malden in 1936.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026
          Collector's quiz
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          3. Stella's 'Protractor Series' is characterized by what shapes?

          4. In 1976, Frank Stella was commissioned to paint a car for which company?

          5. What did Stella famously declare about his paintings?

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