Accession Number
1987/1.185

Title
Untitled

Artist(s)
Robert Motherwell

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1915-1987

Medium & Support
lithograph on paper

Dimensions
30 1/4 in x 22 3/8 in (76.83 cm x 56.83 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Stephen M. Taylor

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. 

 

Primary Object Classification
Print

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Abstract (fine arts style)
American (North American)
Non-Representational Art
abstraction
artists' proofs
lithographs
modern and contemporary art
nonrepresentational art