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Robert Motherwell — Three Poems: Nocturne V
Robert Motherwell

Three Poems: Nocturne V

"Three Poems: Nocturne V" is a lithograph by Robert Motherwell that exemplifies his lyrical abstraction and engagement with poetry through visual means. Created as part of a series exploring the relationship between literary and visual expression, the work demonstrates Motherwell's characteristic use of gestural marks and organic forms. The piece reflects his interest in synthesizing modernist painting with poetic language, a recurring theme throughout his prolific career in printmaking and painting.

Medium
Lithograph

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March Modern & Contemporary Art

March 25, 2026

Lot 74

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Robert Motherwell, Three Poems: Nocturne V

"Three Poems: Nocturne V" is a lithograph by Robert Motherwell that exemplifies his lyrical abstraction and engagement with poetry through visual means. Created as part of a series exploring the relationship between literary and visual expression, the work demonstrates Motherwell's characteristic use of gestural marks and organic forms. The piece reflects his interest in synthesizing modernist painting with poetic language, a recurring theme throughout his prolific career in printmaking and painting.

Medium
Lithograph
Seen at
RoGallery, Long Island City, NY

Related themes

Nocturnal Aesthetic, Literary Inspiration, 20th Century, Contemplative, Mixed Media Collage, Poetry and visual art, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Introspective Mood

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Kyle Stewart