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Robert Motherwell — Three Poems: Nocturne III
Robert Motherwell

Three Poems: Nocturne III

"Three Poems: Nocturne III" is a lithograph by Robert Motherwell created as part of a series exploring the intersection of poetry and visual art. The work exemplifies Motherwell's abstract expressionist approach, employing gestural marks and compositional balance to evoke the contemplative mood suggested by its nocturnal title. As with much of Motherwell's output, the lithograph demonstrates his commitment to synthesizing literary and artistic expression through bold, economical formal means.

Medium
Lithograph

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March Modern & Contemporary Art

March 25, 2026

Lot 73

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Robert Motherwell, Three Poems: Nocturne III

"Three Poems: Nocturne III" is a lithograph by Robert Motherwell created as part of a series exploring the intersection of poetry and visual art. The work exemplifies Motherwell's abstract expressionist approach, employing gestural marks and compositional balance to evoke the contemplative mood suggested by its nocturnal title. As with much of Motherwell's output, the lithograph demonstrates his commitment to synthesizing literary and artistic expression through bold, economical formal means.

Medium
Lithograph
Seen at
RoGallery, Long Island City, NY

Related themes

20th Century, Contemplative Mood, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Nocturnal Imagery, Literary Reference, Lyrical Composition, Monochromatic Palette, Oil on Canvas

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Kyle Stewart