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Untitled (677)

Jane Freilicher

Name Class Date
Jane Freilicher, Untitled (677). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Jane Freilicher topimpressionists.com/en/artists/jane-freilicher/
Artist’s dates
1924 – 2014
Movement
Contemporary Realism Living artists painting the real world with traditional skill, often from photographs as well as from life.

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Jane Freilicher died in 2014; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2084. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 3, 2026

Untitled (677) — Jane Freilicher Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Untitled (677) — Jane Freilicher

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1920
  2. 1930
  3. 1940
  4. 1950
  5. 1960
  6. 1970
  7. 1980
  8. 1990
  9. 2000
  10. 2010

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 90 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Jane Freilicher (1924–2014) every dated painting, decade by decade

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

  • Untitled (767) topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-767-A25EA9-en/
  • Untitled (532) topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-532-A25E9Z-en/
  • Untitled (136) topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-136-A25EAB-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

More works to set beside this one: topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/jane-freilicher-untitled-677-A25EAC-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Driftwood #9f7b69

    Catalogued palette

    • #9F7B69
    • #E1DDE3
    • #BDADB0
    • #47443C

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Driftwood
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Balanced How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Jane Freilicher over the last twelve months — 1 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 100.0%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 2 most looked-at works by Jane Freilicher

    1. 1 Untitled (767) 100.0%
    2. — Untitled (677) this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 15 works by this artist, of which 1 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 3, 2026

    Untitled (677) — Jane Freilicher Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Jane Freilicher

    Born in Brooklyn, United States of America

    Jane Freilicher: A Life in Paint

    Born: Brooklyn, United States of America (1924)

    Died: 2014

    Jane Freilicher was a significant American representational painter associated with the New York School. Her work is characterized by evocative urban and country scenes, intimate still lifes, and lyrical abstractions. She navigated a vibrant artistic landscape, becoming a muse to several prominent poets and writers.

    Early Life and Education

    Born Jane Niederhoffer in Brooklyn in 1924 to linguist Martin and musician Bertha Niederhoffer.

    Demonstrated an early inclination towards art, expressing a "romantic inclination to beautiful things."

    Married jazz pianist Jack Freilicher at age 17; the marriage was annulled in 1946.

    Studied under Hans Hofmann, a pivotal influence on her artistic development.

    Earned a Bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College and a Master’s degree from Columbia University Teachers College.

    Artistic Development and Style

    Initially explored abstract expressionism influenced by Hofmann.

    Shifted towards representational painting, drawing inspiration from Pierre Bonnard.

    Developed a distinctive style characterized by "softly brushed, meditative lyric" paintings.

    Frequently depicted urban pastoral scenes of lower Manhattan and landscapes from her home in Water Mill, Long Island.

    Her compositions often featured vases filled with flowers in vibrant colors, set against views of the city or countryside.

    Critics noted a balance between realism and abstraction, influenced by Post-Impressionists and Cubists.

    Influences and Relationships

    Artistic Influences: Hans Hofmann, Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard.

    Literary Connections: A central figure in the New York School of poets, including John Ashbery, Kenneth Koch, Frank O'Hara, and James Schuyler.

    Friendships & Fellow Artists: Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, Grace Hartigan, Fairfield Porter, Larry Rivers, Nell Blaine.

    Served as a muse for several poets, inspiring works by Frank O’Hara and John Ashbery who dedicated books to her.

    Major Achievements and Legacy

    Awarded the Annual Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton (1996).

    Recognized as "pre-eminent among the representational painters of the New York School's second generation" by Hilton Kramer.

    Described as "one of the last true scions of Giorgio Morandi" by Franklin Einspruch.

    Her work is included in numerous collections and has been featured in exhibitions worldwide.

    The Paul Kasmin Gallery began representing her estate in 2017, leading to renewed interest in her art.

    Freilicher's legacy lies in her ability to capture the beauty of everyday life with a unique blend of realism and lyricism, solidifying her place within the New York School and beyond.

    Where to read more

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for Untitled (677)

    topimpressionists.com/en/art/download/jane-freilicher-untitled-677-A25EAC-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Freilicher, Jane. Untitled (677). n.d., https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-677-A25EAC-en/
    APA
    Freilicher, Jane (n.d.). Untitled (677) [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-677-A25EAC-en/
    Chicago
    Jane Freilicher. Untitled (677). n.d. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-677-A25EAC-en/
    Harvard
    Freilicher, Jane (n.d.) Untitled (677). Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/jane-freilicher-untitled-677-A25EAC-en/

    Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 3, 2026

    Untitled (677) — Jane Freilicher Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Untitled (677) — Jane Freilicher

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: still life painting, urban landscape view, domestic tranquility. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at Untitled (767), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. Contemporary Realism: Living artists painting the real world with traditional skill, often from photographs as well as from life. Where can you see that in this work?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 3, 2026

    Untitled (677) — Jane Freilicher Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    How intense are the colors in "Untitled (677)" by Jane Freilicher?

    "Untitled (677)" by Jane Freilicher shows a balanced color intensity.

    Is "Untitled (677)" by Jane Freilicher in the public domain, and why?

    "Untitled (677)" by Jane Freilicher is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 2014.

    Can I watch "Untitled (677)" as a full-screen slideshow?

    A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "Untitled (677)" by Jane Freilicher.