Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) - Chair
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Robert Motherwell Chair lithograph (1972), edition 300, hand signed, 100 × 75 cm, on BFK Rives paper with the Erker Presse dry stamp, in excellent condition, Spain, sold by Gallery.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Litograph on BFK Rives paper.
- The work bears the dry stamp of Erker Presse and annotations on the back by the publisher.
- It comes from the Silvia Noto collection, who was responsible for the distribution and preservation of editions produced by Erker Presse.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robert Motherwell (1915–1991) was a leading figure of the Abstract Expressionist movement and one of its most articulate intellectual voices. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he studied philosophy at Stanford University and later pursued graduate work at Harvard University before turning fully to painting. His academic background deeply influenced his art, which combined emotional intensity with formal rigor.
Motherwell was the youngest member of the New York School, alongside artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. He played a crucial role in shaping Abstract Expressionism not only through his paintings but also through his essays and lectures, helping define the movement’s theoretical foundations.
His most celebrated body of work, Elegies to the Spanish Republic, begun in 1948, consists of more than 100 monumental paintings inspired by the Spanish Civil War. These works, characterized by bold black forms against stark backgrounds, became enduring symbols of political tragedy and human suffering.
Throughout his career, Motherwell exhibited internationally, received major retrospectives, and contributed significantly to modern art discourse. His legacy endures as both a pioneering painter and a profound thinker of postwar American art.
Seller's Story
Flecha es una de las galerías especializadas en arte contemporáneo con más tradición de Madrid, con más de 35 años de historia. Cuenta con una de las colecciones de arte contemporáneo español más completas del panorama nacional, incluyendo obra fotográfica, pictórica, escultórica, obra gráfica y técnicas mixtas.
ABOUT THE PRINT
- Litograph on BFK Rives paper.
- The work bears the dry stamp of Erker Presse and annotations on the back by the publisher.
- It comes from the Silvia Noto collection, who was responsible for the distribution and preservation of editions produced by Erker Presse.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robert Motherwell (1915–1991) was a leading figure of the Abstract Expressionist movement and one of its most articulate intellectual voices. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he studied philosophy at Stanford University and later pursued graduate work at Harvard University before turning fully to painting. His academic background deeply influenced his art, which combined emotional intensity with formal rigor.
Motherwell was the youngest member of the New York School, alongside artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. He played a crucial role in shaping Abstract Expressionism not only through his paintings but also through his essays and lectures, helping define the movement’s theoretical foundations.
His most celebrated body of work, Elegies to the Spanish Republic, begun in 1948, consists of more than 100 monumental paintings inspired by the Spanish Civil War. These works, characterized by bold black forms against stark backgrounds, became enduring symbols of political tragedy and human suffering.
Throughout his career, Motherwell exhibited internationally, received major retrospectives, and contributed significantly to modern art discourse. His legacy endures as both a pioneering painter and a profound thinker of postwar American art.
Seller's Story
Flecha es una de las galerías especializadas en arte contemporáneo con más tradición de Madrid, con más de 35 años de historia. Cuenta con una de las colecciones de arte contemporáneo español más completas del panorama nacional, incluyendo obra fotográfica, pictórica, escultórica, obra gráfica y técnicas mixtas.
Details
Artist
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991)
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
300
Title of artwork
Chair
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1972
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
75 cm
Weight
0.2 kg
Style
Abstract Expressionism
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
No
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