Large Robert Motherwell Lithograph Abstract Expressionist Lament for Lorca 1982
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Surfside, FL
Robert Motherwell (1915 – 1991) Lament for Lorca 1982 lithograph in colors on white Tyler
Lithograph
Early Untitled Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Stamford, CT
"Untitled" by Robert Motherwell was printed as part of "9", a portfolio with works of 9 other
Paper
$3,500
Cultural Institutions, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
This print by Robert Motherwell is part of an 8-piece portfolio published by The New York Graphic
Lithograph
Three Poems: Nocturne V, Abstract Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: Three Poems: Nocturne V, collaboration
Rice Paper, Lithograph
$13,900
Robert Motherwell, Untitled
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Stamford, CT
"Untitled" Lithograph by Robert Motherwell on Arches Paper. Signed and numbered 198/225 in
Paper
Large Robert Motherwell "La Guerra I" Lithograph, Signed
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Robert Motherwell (American 1915-1991) Lithograph titled "La Guerra I” circa 1980. Signed
Paper
Robert Motherwell 'Sculpture '76' 1976
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lithograph poster for a Robert Motherwell exhibit at The Greenwich Arts Council in 1976. Published
Lithograph
Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart, 25th Anniversary - Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Motherwell’s vibrant red lithograph features a collage-like composition with an intense
Lithograph
Robert Motherwell Abstract Expressionist Original Lithograph Mid Century Art
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract Expressionist Original Lithograph, by Robert Motherwell, from the limited edition folio
Glass, Wood, Paper
Three Poems: Nocturne III, Abstract Minimalist Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: No. 3 from Three Poems, collaboration with
Rice Paper, Lithograph
$2,200
Three Poems: Nocturne V, Abstract Minimalist Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: Three Poems: Nocturne V Year: 1987 Medium
Rice Paper, Lithograph
Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart, 25th Anniversary, Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart, 25th
Lithograph, Screen
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
Lithograph
Three Poems: Mexico City Personages I, Abstract Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three Poems: Mexico City Personages I Robert Motherwell, American (1915–1991) Portfolio: Octavio
Lithograph
$5,500
Untitled (State I), Modern Lithograph with Chine Colle by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) - Untitled (State I), Year: 1977, Medium: Lithograph
Lithograph
$8,000
Poet II - Lithograph, Abstract Print, 20th Century by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Edition of 35 75.6 x 53.7 cms (29.76 x 21.14 ins)
Lithograph
Three Poems: Nocturne II, Abstract Lithograph on Rice Paper by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: Three Poems: Nocturne II, collaboration
Rice Paper, Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Robert Motherwell, Tricolor, from XXe Siecle, 1973
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Robert Motherwell (1915–1991), titled Tricolor, from the album XXe
Lithograph
Robert Motherwell On the Wing 1984, Lithograph, Embossing & Collage ed. 32/70
By Robert Motherwell
Located in St. Louis, MO
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts. On the Wing, 1984, Lithograph
Paper
"Untitled" Robert Motherwell from the Portfolio of Nine
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Robert Motherwell Untitled (from Portfolio 9), 1967 Lithograph, 1967 22.25 x 17.25 in. (56.52 x
Lithograph
$560Sale Price|20% Off
After Robert Motherwell-Juilliard School Dedication Vintage
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original poster was published in 1969 by the Lincoln Center to announce the grand opening of the Juilliard School. According to the Lincoln Center Posters book (pages 16 & 17), ...
Lithograph
After Robert Motherwell-Art Chicago, 1981, FIRST EDITION
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional poster, featuring an image copyrighted in 1981 by Robert Motherwell, was presented
Lithograph
Robert Motherwell, Art Chicago, limited edition lithographic poster
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
Robert Motherwell Art Chicago, 1981 Offset lithograph on wove paper Plate signed 39 × 27 1/2 inches
Lithograph, Offset
Abstract Robert Motherwell Etching, Initialed, 1988, "Telemachia-Odyssey-Nostos"
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell Title: Telemachia - Odyssey - Nostos Medium: Etching on Johannot paper
Lithograph
$350
Greenwich Arts Council Poster /// Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell NY
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1992) Title: "Greenwich Arts Council" *Issued unsigned
Lithograph
1979 Robert Motherwell Dalton Print 34/150 Framed
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Robert Motherwell Dalton Print 1979 signed lithograph Ed. 34/150 Printed on tan BFK Rives mould
Glass, Wood, Paper
Art 1981 Chicago Poster /// Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Modern Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1992) Title: "Art 1981 Chicago" *Issued unsigned
Lithograph
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Motherwell, Sans titre, In Memory of My Feelings (after)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
Smooth. Of a unique edition of MMD examples. ROBERT MOTHERWELL (1915-1991) A leading exponent of
Lithograph
$40,000
Elegy Black Black, a beautiful lithography from Motherwell's elegy series
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Robert Motherwell Elegy Black Black 1983 Lithograph in colors, on TGL handmade paper, Edition of 98
Lithograph
$44,000
Elegy Black Black, a beautiful lithography from Motherwell's elegy series
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
extract from the catalogue raisonné: CR 309 Signature:Signed Motherwell in pencil lower right
Lithograph
Hand Signed Abstract Lithographs by Motherwell Frankenthaler Rivers Mid Century
By Robert Motherwell, Helen Frankenthaler, Larry Rivers
Located in Atlanta, GA
American abstract art exhibition offset lithographs featuring the artwork of Robert Motherwell
Glass, Wood, Paper
Tricolor with Dollar - Original lithograph (Mourlot 1973)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Paris, IDF
Robert MOTHERWELL Tricolor with Dollar, 1973 Original lithograph (Printed in Mourlot workshop
Lithograph
America - La France Variations IX - Modern, Expressionism, Collage, Lithograph
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Köln, DE
Collage and lithograph in colours "America - La France Variantions IX" by Robert Motherwell from
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Lithograph
Art Chicago (No Text) Lithograph Print, Abstract, 1981, Unframed
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to enhance the focus on the artwork itself. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of Robert
Lithograph
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
America-La France Variations VII (large hand signed lithograph)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Aventura, FL
Zaan handmade paper attached. Hand signed and numbered 'gift proof' lower front by Robert Motherwell
Paper, Lithograph
Price Upon Request
America - La France variations I, 46/70 color lithograph with collage
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Three Oaks, MI
. Alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell is considered one of the
Lithograph
$136Sale Price|20% Off
FACE OF THE NIGHT(Octavio Paz)Lithograph on Arches Paper, Abstract Expressionist
By (after) Robert Motherwell
Located in Union City, NJ
% acid free, after American artist Robert Motherwell (1915-1992) 6' x 15' oil on canvas titled "FACE OF
Lithograph
Summertime in Italy (with Lines)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made
Lithograph
Djarum
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
This is an very rare print by Robert Motherwell with hand-colouring, which makes it very special
Lithograph, Screen
“Carnegie Hall”
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Warren, NJ
Robert Motherwell signed Carnegie Hall Numbered Ap 23/25 Unframed. 30x23 in good condition
Lithograph
Aberdeen Stone
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Motherwell was already a major Abstract Expressionist painter, but he believed printmaking wasn’t
Lithograph
The Paris Review
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made
Lithograph
Harvest, In Scotland
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
While Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) is known as one of the most important and influential artists
Lithograph
In Celebration
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made
Lithograph
Carpeta
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made
Lithograph
Penelope, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell Title: Penelope Medium: Etching on Johannot paper Date: 1988 Edition: 27
Lithograph
Music, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell Title: Music Portfolio: Ulysses Medium: Etching on Johannot paper Date
Lithograph
Nymph, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell Title: Nymph Portfolio: Ulysses Medium: Etching on Johannot paper Date
Lithograph
Trieste, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell Title: Trieste - Zurich - Paris Medium: Etching on Johannot paper Date
Lithograph
El General
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made
Handmade Paper, Lithograph
Summer Light Series: Pauillac, No.2
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Robert Motherwell Summer Light Series: Pauillac, No.2 1973 Lithograph, screenprint, pochoir, and
Lithograph
Price Upon Request
Three Poems: Spanish Elegy
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1988, this lithograph and chine appliqué is hand-signed by Robert Motherwell (Aberdeen
Lithograph
Untitled
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Robert Motherwell Untitled 1986 Colour lithograph and collage, on Guarro paper, Edtion of 100 55.9
Lithograph
Price Upon Request
Art 1981 Chicago Print
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
Created by Robert Motherwell in 1981 for the Chicago International Art Exposition, Art 1981 Chicago
Lithograph
Price Upon Request
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (Poster) -- signed limited edition
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Missouri, MO
Original color lithograph designed by Robert Motherwell for the 94th Season, Powell Symphony Hall
Lithograph
Octavio Paz Suite: Nocturne VIII
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Lithograph and chine appliqué to Arches paper. Siri Engberg and Joan Banach 'Robert Motherwell: The
Lithograph
Black Sounds
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Robert Motherwell Black Sounds 1984 Lithograph, relief print, and collage 99.1 x 63.5 cms (39 x 25
Lithograph
The name of painter, printmaker and writer Robert Motherwell (1915–91) is often taken as synonymous with the New York School, whose name he coined. Motherwell was the youngest of this group of Abstract Expressionists working in art, dance, poetry and music in 1950s and '60s New York City, which included Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Philip Guston, Helen Frankenthaler and Mark Rothko.
Born in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1915, Motherwell had perhaps the broadest and best education of any of the New York School coterie, with an extensive background in philosophy, literature and art history. He earned a BA in philosophy in 1937 from Stanford University and was working toward a PhD in the subject at Harvard when he interrupted his studies for a yearlong trip to Europe, where he fell in love with European modernism.
After returning, in 1940 he enrolled Columbia to study art history. It was there that he met a group of exiled Parisian Surrealists, and encounter that proved influential on his style. Motherwell began to integrate the idea of “automatism” — unmediated gestures that reflect deeper psychological impulses — into his work, pioneering a new form of Abstract Expressionism that came to characterize the New York School.
Works like the 1967 Beside the Sea no. 45, an acrylic on canvas, and the 1966 lithograph New York International epitomize Motherwell’s use of simple shapes in boldly contrasting colors, executed in quick, gestural strokes that occasionally evoke figures, suggesting a latent narrative despite their obvious abstraction.
Throughout his career, Motherwell taught painting at Hunter College, in New York, and at Black Mountain College, in North Carolina, where his work influenced the likes of Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg and Kenneth Noland. His influence as one of the founding fathers of American Abstract Expressionism remains profound.
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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