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Robert Motherwell — At the Edge
Robert Motherwell

At the Edge

"At the Edge" by Robert Motherwell is a striking aquatint and etching rendered in rich colors on handmade Richard de Bas paper, showcasing the artist's mastery of Abstract Expressionism. Bold, gestural forms emerge from the composition, reflecting Motherwell's characteristic interplay between spontaneity and deliberate mark-making. The tactile quality of the handmade paper enhances the depth and luminosity of the printed surface, lending the work an intimate, organic presence.

Medium
Aquatint and etching in colors, on handmade Richard de Bas paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 25, 2016

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Robert Motherwell, At the Edge

"At the Edge" by Robert Motherwell is a striking aquatint and etching rendered in rich colors on handmade Richard de Bas paper, showcasing the artist's mastery of Abstract Expressionism. Bold, gestural forms emerge from the composition, reflecting Motherwell's characteristic interplay between spontaneity and deliberate mark-making. The tactile quality of the handmade paper enhances the depth and luminosity of the printed surface, lending the work an intimate, organic presence.

Medium
Aquatint and etching in colors, on handmade Richard de Bas paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Geometric Forms, Male Artist, Aquatint And Etching, Printmaking, Muted Colors, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Abstract, Master Artist

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Kyle Stewart