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Untitled

Robert Motherwell

Artwork Details

Untitled
1915-1987
Robert Motherwell
lithograph on paper
30 1/4 in x 22 3/8 in (76.83 cm x 56.83 cm)
Gift of Stephen M. Taylor
1987/1.185

Description

Subject Matter:

As an influential member of the Abstract Expressionist movement, Motherwell created works that dealt with the chaos and dynamism of everyday life. Mortality was a common theme in his art work and can be traced back to his sickly childhood. This print is an artist's proof. Motherwell creates a distinct texture for each color, recalling his collages. These forms approximate the perfection of concentric circles, yet diverge enough to make the viewer slightly uncomfortable. 

 

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