
Open on Two Whites
Robert Motherwell's *Open on Two Whites* is a lithograph printed on the full sheet of Arches Cover paper, showcasing the artist's signature "Open" series through bold, gestural linework against an expansive, luminous ground. The composition emphasizes the tension between negative space and defined form, with Motherwell's characteristic exploration of abstraction rendered through the rich, velvety quality achievable in lithographic printing. The work reflects his ongoing meditation on simplicity and depth, inviting the viewer to experience the subtle interplay of line, surface, and silence.
- Medium
- Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 17, 2018
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