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Robert Motherwell — America La France Variations VIII
Robert Motherwell

America La France Variations VIII

A dynamic interplay of bold black gestural strokes and vibrant bursts of color dominates this large-scale lithograph and collage by Robert Motherwell, one of the leading figures of Abstract Expressionism. The work reflects Motherwell's signature exploration of emotional tension and freedom, merging the raw energy of spontaneous mark-making with the refined tradition of printmaking on luxurious Arches Cover mould-made paper. Part of his celebrated *America La France Variations* series, this piece speaks to the artistic dialogue between American and French modernist sensibilities.

Medium
Lithograph and collage in colors, on Arches Cover mould-made paper, with full margins.

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Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection

April 18, 2017

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Robert Motherwell, America La France Variations VIII

A dynamic interplay of bold black gestural strokes and vibrant bursts of color dominates this large-scale lithograph and collage by Robert Motherwell, one of the leading figures of Abstract Expressionism. The work reflects Motherwell's signature exploration of emotional tension and freedom, merging the raw energy of spontaneous mark-making with the refined tradition of printmaking on luxurious Arches Cover mould-made paper. Part of his celebrated *America La France Variations* series, this piece speaks to the artistic dialogue between American and French modernist sensibilities.

Medium
Lithograph and collage in colors, on Arches Cover mould-made paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Muted Earth Tones, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Collage, Modern Art, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Lithograph, Abstract Composition

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Kyle Stewart