Robert Motherwell Art
American, 1915-1991
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.
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Artist: Robert Motherwell
The Poet's Eye
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of American abstract painters that radically defined abstraction and...
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1990s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Nocturne III (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Composition (Terenzio/Belknap 5; Engberg/Banach 16), X + X, Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
Silkscreen on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, X + X, Ten Works by Ten Painters, 1964. Publishe...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Screen
Motherwell- Mostly Mozart - HAND SIGNED Limited Edition Screen-print
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This first edition screenprint, designed and created by renowned artist Robert Motherwell, was commissioned for the Mostly Mozart Festival presented at the Lincoln Center for the Per...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Robert Motherwell Art
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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, though signed by Motherwell in the plate (printed signature) center right
Year: 1976
Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on Strathmore paper
Limited edition: 700. (There was also a signed and numbered edition of 42)
Printer: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, NY
Publisher: Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich, CT
Reference: "The Prints of Robert Motherwell - A Catalogue Raisonné 1943-1984" - Belknap Appendix: No. 28, page 282; "Robert Motherwell - The Complete Prints 1940-1991" - Engberg No. 202
Sheet size: 37.25" x 23"
Condition: Never framed, has been professionally stored away for decades. Some minor edge wear. In excellent condition
Rare
Notes:
Printed in three colors: black, green, and cream. Poster produced for a special exhibition "Sculpture 76" at The Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich, CT from June - October, 1976. The image featured on this poster is Motherwell's 1972 acrylic painting on paper "Greenwich Sculpture". Artist's copyright lower left and printer's imprint lower right.
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Not to be confused with thousands of contemporary inkjet/giclée/digital reproductions ignorantly or deliberately passed off as originals on the market today. The examples we offer here are the original period vintage (exhibition) posters, created and designed by, or under the supervision and authorization of the artist or their respective estate (posthumously), for various exhibitions and events in which they participated. If applicable, this poster is also fully documented within its respective artists' official catalogue raisonné of authentic graphic works, prints, and or posters.
Biography:
Robert Motherwell was born January 24, 1915, in Aberdeen, Washington. He was awarded a fellowship to the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles at age 11, and in 1932 studied painting briefly at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Motherwell received a B.A. from Stanford University in 1937 and enrolled for graduate work later that year in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He traveled to Europe in 1938 for a year of study abroad. His first solo show was presented at the Raymond Duncan...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Basque Suite #12
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of abstract painters that radically defined Modern painting in Ameri...
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1970s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Red Samurai! (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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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 Robert Motherwell Art
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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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Nocturne I (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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The Basque Suite #5
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
Color screenprint on J. B. Green paper, 1970-71. Initialed by the artist and numbered 123/150 in pencil, lower right. Printed by Kelpra Studio, London. Published by Marlborough Gra...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Screen, Color
Mexican 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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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Large Abstract Expressionist Lithograph SIlkscreen Robert Motherwell St Michael
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Surfside, FL
Robert Motherwell, American, 1915-1991
St. Michel III
1979
Lithograph and Screenprint
On handmade paper
Hand signed in white pencil and numbered 71/99.
Dimensions: Sight 40 3/4 x 32 ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph, Screen
Black Sun (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Music, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell
Title: Music
Portfolio: Ulysses
Medium: Etching on Johannot paper
Date: 1988
Edition: 27/40
Sheet Size: 13" x 10"
Image Size: 6" x 6"
Signature: Initialed (...
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Blue Gesture (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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Tricolor (Belknap, App. 24), Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Terenzio, Stephanie, and Dorothy...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Wind (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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America La France Variations III
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) is one of the essential American abstract painters that radically defined post-war abstraction in New York City.
Today, his work appears in museum coll...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Nymph, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell
Title: Nymph
Portfolio: Ulysses
Medium: Etching on Johannot paper
Date: 1988
Edition: 27/40
Sheet Size: 13" x 10"
Image Size: 6" x 6"
Signature: Initialed (...
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Red Wind (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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Nocturne IV (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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America-La France Variations VI
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of American abstract painters that radically defined abstraction and...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Grey Open
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of American artists that radically defined abstraction and establish...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Etching
Nocturne VII (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
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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 with Octavio Paz
Year: 1987
Medium: Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle
Edition: 750...
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1980s Modern Robert Motherwell Art
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Rice Paper, Lithograph
Delos
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph on TGL handmade paper. Initialed and numbered 6/40 in pencil. Printed and published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, with the bli...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Handmade Paper, Color, Lithograph
$18,000
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 with Octavio Paz
Year: 1987
Medium: Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle
Edition: 75...
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1980s Modern Robert Motherwell Art
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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 Anniversary
Year: 1991
Medium: Lithograph and Screenprint on ...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph, Screen
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
Unframed
This stunning ithographic poster was printed by Tyler Graphics Mt. Kisco...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph, Offset
A Throw of the Dice (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
In White with Green Stripe
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Rober Motherwell
In White with Green Stripe
1987
Lithograph, relief print, embossing and collage
86.4 x 61 cms (34 x 24 ins)
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Elegy Fragment II
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on Georges Duchene Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper
87.6 x 61 cm (34 1/2 x 24 inches)
Edition of 52
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Carpeta
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of abstract painters that radically defined Modern painting in Ameri...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Signs on Copper /// Robert Motherwell Abstract Expressionism Black Brown Etching
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991)
Title: "Signs on Copper"
*Monogram signed and numbered by Motherwell in pencil lower right
Year: 1981
Medium: Original Lift-Ground Etc...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
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
Inscriptions:Numbered in pencil lower right; workshop chop mark lower right; workshop...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Tricolor (from XXe Siecle)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell
Title: Tricolor (from XXe Siecle)
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 1973
Edition: Unnumbered
Frame Size: 18 1/2" x 16 1/2"
Sheet Size: 12 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Signature: U...
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1970s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Robert Motherwell UNTITLED (YELLOW/BLACK) Screenprint
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991)
Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 84/150; 1971
Materials: screenprint on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant pap...
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1970s Modern Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Dance III (Red)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color aquatint on J. B. Green paper. Signed and numbered 5/50 in pencil by Motherwell. Printed by Catherine Mousley in the artist's studio, Greenwich, ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color, Aquatint
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 Octavio Paz
Year: 1987
Medium: Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle
Edition: 750
I...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Rice Paper, Lithograph
London Series II: Untitled (Blue/Cream) by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Hinsdale, IL
ROBERT MOTHERWELL
(1915-1991)
London Series II: Untitled (Blue/Pale Blue)
Screenprint in color on J.B. Green paper, c. 1971
Initialed and numbered by the artist, full ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Screen
Black Sun
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph with Chine applique. One of ten Roman numeral artist's proofs, aside from the edition of 50. Signed and numbered IX/X in pencil by Mot...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color, 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 x 37.8 cms (22 x 14 7/8 ins)
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Brushed aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on German Etching paper
71.8 x 56.5 cms (28 1/4 x 22 1/4 ins)
Edition of 32
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1970s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Untitled (from the London Series II)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robert Motherwell 1915–1991
London Series II: Untitled (Yellow/Black)
1971
Screenprint in colors on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant paper
28 h × 41 w in (71 × 104 cm)
Signed an...
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1970s Robert Motherwell Art
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Screen
Mediterranean Light
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on white Tyler Graphics Ltd. (TGL) handmade paper
32 1/2 x 76 in. (82.6 x 193 cm)
Edition of 40
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color, Lithograph
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< AP XI/XVI
38.1 x 95.9 cms (15 x 37 4/5 ins)
extract from the catalogue raisonné...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Pull Out All Flags, iconic Abstract Expressionist etching aquatint, SIgned 33/50
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
Robert Motherwell
Pull Out All Flags (Engberg, Banach 263), 1980
Aquatint and etching in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
Hand-signed by artist, Pencil signed and n...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Trieste, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell
Title: Trieste - Zurich - Paris
Medium: Etching on Johannot paper
Date: 1988
Edition: 27/40
Sheet Size: 13" x 10"
Image Size: 6" x 6"
Signature: Initialed (...
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Penelope, from Ulysses
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Motherwell
Title: Penelope
Medium: Etching on Johannot paper
Date: 1988
Edition: 27/40
Sheet Size: 13" x 10"
Image Size: 6" x 6"
Signature: Initialed (RM) in pencil
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
Red Sea I
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
105.4 x 74 cms (41 1/2 x 29 1/8 ins)
Edition of 100
Paper: Arches Cover
Signature: Signed "Motherwell" in pencil lower right
Inscriptions: Numbered in pencil lower right; artist's c...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color, Etching, Aquatint
unknown
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed, unique strike with significant hand coloring in acrylic paint on printed 2 color lithograph on paper by American artist Robert Motherwell (1915-1991). Signed in upper left c...
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1970s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Summer Sign
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Carborundum on Whatman paper
Edition of 38
84.1 x 78.7 cms (33 1/8 x 31 ins)
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color
Nocturne V (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 Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
$7,996 Sale Price
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The Basque Suite #6
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color screenprint on J. B. Green paper. Initialed and numbered 96/150 in pencil by Motherwell. Printed by Kelpra Studio, London. Published by Marlborou...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color, Screen
Put out all Flags
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on German Etching paper
53.3 x 73.7 cms (21 x 29 ins)
Edition of 50
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Etching, Aquatint
America La-France Variations IX
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of American abstract painters that radically defined Modern painting...
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1980s Abstract Robert Motherwell Art
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Lithograph
The Razor's Edge
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A superb impression of this scarce color aquatint and lift-ground etching on German Etching paper. Signed and numbered 27/36 in pencil, lower right. Printed by Catherine Mousley in t...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell Art
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Color, Etching, Aquatint
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024No, Robert Motherwell was not a Surrealist painter. The American artist was the youngest member of the New York School, a group of Abstract Expressionists working in art, dance, poetry and music in the 1950s and '60s. However, Motherwell did meet a group of exiled Parisian Surrealists while attending Columbia University to study art history in the 1940s. This encounter proved influential in his style. Inspired by their work, 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. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Robert Motherwell art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Robert Motherwell was a part of the art movement called Abstract Expressionism. Artists who participated in the movement sought to express emotions through abstract forms. You'll find a range of Robert Motherwell art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How did Motherwell paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Robert 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.