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Robert Motherwell — Beau Geste pour Lucrece
Robert Motherwell

Beau Geste pour Lucrece

A striking print by the celebrated Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell, *Beau Geste pour Lucrece* exemplifies his masterful command of bold, gestural forms and the emotional weight he imbued in his work. This limited edition piece, numbered 96/100 and signed in pencil by the artist, reflects Motherwell's deep engagement with literary and humanist themes, here evoking the tragic Roman figure of Lucretia. Published by the artist himself and bearing his distinctive blindstamp, this work stands as both a personal statement and a testament to Motherwell's enduring influence on postwar American printmaking.

Medium
All signed and numbered 96/100 in pencil (there were also 15 artist's proofs), published by the artist (with his blindstamp).

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October 17, 2017

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Robert Motherwell, Beau Geste pour Lucrece

A striking print by the celebrated Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell, *Beau Geste pour Lucrece* exemplifies his masterful command of bold, gestural forms and the emotional weight he imbued in his work. This limited edition piece, numbered 96/100 and signed in pencil by the artist, reflects Motherwell's deep engagement with literary and humanist themes, here evoking the tragic Roman figure of Lucretia. Published by the artist himself and bearing his distinctive blindstamp, this work stands as both a personal statement and a testament to Motherwell's enduring influence on postwar American printmaking.

Medium
All signed and numbered 96/100 in pencil (there were also 15 artist's proofs), published by the artist (with his blindstamp).
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, 20th Century, Limited Edition Print, Mid Century Modern, Lyrical Abstraction, Numbered Edition, Male Artist, Modernist, Printmaking, Modern Art, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Monochromatic, New York School, Signed and Numbered, Mid-Century Art, Black and White

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Kyle Stewart