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How did Motherwell paint?
Robert Motherwell painted using techniques borrowed from action and color field painting. He sometimes dipped thinned paint right onto the canvas. In other works, he soaked paints into an unprimed work surface. Find a variety of Robert Motherwell art on 1stDibs.
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Spanish Elegy (Belknap 354-380; Engberg/Banach 415-441), Three Poems
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on Japon à la main, attached with chine appliqué to vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 21.5 x 17.875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From th...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Three Poems: Mexico City Personages II, Abstract Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three Poems: Mexico City Personages II Robert Motherwell, American (1915–1991) Portfolio: Octavio Paz Date: 1988 Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle Edition of 750 Image Size: 13 x ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Robert Motherwell, Untitled, from Ten Works by Ten Painters, 1964
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite silkscreen by Robert Motherwell (1915–1991), titled Untitled, originates from the landmark 1964 folio X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters). Published by the Wadsworth Ath...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Screen

Untitled, from: Flight - Abstract American Refugee Rescue Committee
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
This original screenprint is hand signed and dated by the artist in pencil "Motherwell" at the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 250, at the ...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Screen

Composition (Belknap 354-380; Engberg/Banach 415-441), Three Poems
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on Japon à la main, attached with chine appliqué to vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 21.5 x 17.875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From th...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Robert Motherwell RUNNING ELEGY II, YELLOW STATE Etching & Aquatint, 35.5"W
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991) Marking(s); notes: signed, blind stamp; ed. 7/10. There were also 5 APs; 1983 Materials: etching and aquatint i...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

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