Description

ROBERT MOTHERWELL (1915-1991), OIL ON CANVAS

Image Size: 47 1/8 by 39 1/4 inches (120 by 100 cm) All measurements are approximate.

Signed (lower left and reverse)

Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) was a prominent American abstract expressionist painter and one of the key figures in the New York School. His art is known for its exploration of emotion, color, and spontaneous expression. Motherwell’s iconic “Elegy to the Spanish Republic” series became a powerful visual response to the Spanish Civil War, marked by bold shapes and contrasting hues. He was not only a painter but also a prolific writer, contributing significantly to the theoretical aspects of abstract expressionism. Motherwell’s contributions to the art world solidify his place as a leading figure in the mid-20th-century American art scene.