Tres poemas, three poems octavio paz, eliot weinberger, robert. A journal of collaboration by motherwell, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complete prints 19401991 presents for the first time a definitive catalogue raisonne of this aspect of the artists work, documenting more than 500 editions with all new research, photography, and commentary, and incorporating previously uncatalogued material. Robert motherwell was born in aberdeen, washington, on january 24, 1915. In the history of art, only a handful of great artists have been able to articulate the nature of the creative process.
Robert motherwell 19151991 helped forge a new vision of painting that established abstract expressionism at the vanguard of postwar painting and transformed new york into the epicenter of the art world in the second half of the twentiethcentury. Robert motherwell drawing on paper with a bamboo pen in artist studio, tyler graphics ltd. Robert motherwell january 24, 1915 july 16, 1991 was an american abstract expressionist. Motherwells enthusiasm for and dedication to the collage. Any fan of motherwell, or modern art in general, will treasure this lively and excellent little volume. His esteemed intellect not only undergirded his gorgeous, expressive paintingsfrequently featuring bold black shapes against fields of colorbut also made motherwell one of the leading writers, theorists, and advocates of the new york. Robert motherwell was an american artist and seminal abstract expressionist painter. Robert motherwell january 24, 1915 july 16, 1991 was an american abstract expressionist painter, printmaker, and editor.
Featuring nearly 60 artworks, this exhibition examines american artist robert motherwells origins and his engagement with collage. Nocturne iii from octavio paz suite by robert motherwell. Not only a seminal painter in the movement eventually referred to as abstract expressionism, he was also a primary theorist and spokesperson for the avantgarde art that developed mainly in new york city during the second world war. Critic ramon xirau wrote the poetry of octavio paz does not hesitate between language and silence. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An articulate writer, motherwell was pegged early on as the intellectual of the group. From the portfolio three poems by octavio paz illustrated with 27 original lithographs by motherwell. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The present lot features one work from the octavio paz suite, which was created by the artist to accompany three poems by his friend, the poet, octavio paz. The original series of twentyseven lithographs was embedded into a book of these poems in both spanish and english with translations by eliot weinberger. One of them was his dear friend octavio paz, a prolific mexican poet, essayist, and nobel prize winner. Charles olson, robert motherwell, octavio paz, robert rauschenberg. See available prints and multiples, paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Robert motherwell by motherwell pleynet marcelin abebooks.
Robert motherwell face of the night for octavio paz. Robert motherwell 19151991 came to abstraction not through painting, but through philosophy, poetry and art history. Motherwell acquired his love of modern art early in life. Such as motherwells love of car collecting, or his deep and abiding friendship with the sculptor david smith.
Robert motherwell irish book, 1989 collage and acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20. Complete set of 27 lithographs in color on various handmade japanese paper. Motherwells illustrations perfectly portray the mood of pazs poems, which paint a picture of the urban nightmare of. Robert motherwell, dessen name in einem atemzug mit fuhrenden gro. Motherwell fc and various former players and managers have released a number of books over the years including well again, the men who made motherwell, champions of scotland 1932 and well worth the. Elegy to the spanish republic, 108 describes a stately passage of the organic and the geometric, the accidental and the deliberate. The hinged protective box is covered in the same linen. After dedicating several works to one another, motherwell and paz finally collaborated to produce three poems 198788, a suite of 27 lithographs accompanied by paz s poetry translated into english, initially inspired by the duos vacation in mexico in 1967. Robert motherwell 191591 came to abstraction not through painting, but through philosophy, poetry and art history. The limited editions club, new york, folio of limited prints in three different sizes, number of 50 with each print initialed by motherwell, 31. Robert motherwell, american, 19151991, nocturne vi. Robert motherwell 19151991 was an american artist and seminal abstract expressionist painter. Included is, the skin of the world, the sound of the world pazs tribute to robert motherwell. Robert motherwell, a major presence on the american art scene for nearly 50 years and one of the last giants of the abstract expressionist movement, died on tuesday afternoon on cape cod.
The fbi has recovered a crimson robert motherwell painting. These range from such smallscale studies as mural sketch study for elegy to the spanish republic 100 and study for state ii elegy no. Robert motherwell american abstract expressionist painter, 19151991 guide to pictures of works by robert motherwell in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Three poems by octavio paz ill by robert motherwell. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But on paper, he was lighter and looser, to judge from the kasmin gallerys careerspanning minisurvey of mr. Limited editions club from the portfolio three poems by octavio paz illustrated with 27 original lithographs by motherwell. Robert motherwell, american 1915 1991 octavio paz, three poems 7 1987. My vocabulary works like poetry, robert motherwell once said of his artworks. Robert motherwell octavio paz, three poems 3 for sale at. Robert motherwell ulysses portfolio and book, 1988. In the introduction to his 2015 book robert motherwell, the making of an american giant, gallery owner. A catalogue raisonn, 19431990 and update the earlier works with complete listings of motherwells more than 500 editions.
From dedalus foundation, robert motherwell, face of the night for octavio paz ca. The collected writings of robert motherwell documents of. While studying at stanford, he was introduced to modernism and symbolism. Robert motherwell, fowl 1951, ink on board, 17 34 x 26 12 inches dedalus foundationlicensed by vaga, new york, ny in fowl 1951, a. Robert motherwell octavio paz, three poems xxv 1987. Buy robert motherwell by motherwell, robert aberdeen, 1915 provincetown, 1991, stadtische kunsthalle isbn. We use cookies to deliver our online services and to. Signed by octavio paz and robert motherwell fine condition this is a signed limited edition of three poems published by the limited edition club in 1987 with a limitation of 750 copies this being number 470. The book, bound by hand with boards of irish linen, has a lithograph that is recessed into the cover.
Robert mother is one of the most influential artists of the last century. Each signed by octavio paz and robert motherwell the lithographs vary in size up to 14 x 10 inches and were pulled on handmade japanese paper of contrasting colors. The new york school artist robert motherwell could be ponderous in oil on canvas. He was reared largely on the pacific coast and spent most of his school years in california, where he graduated from stanford university in 1937. Writings on cy twombly robert motherwell, nicola del roscio on.
See more ideas about robert motherwell, abstract expressionism and abstract. Signed limited edition, number 429 of 750 copies handsewn and bound in cloth out of a total edition of 820, signed on the colophon by both robert motherwell and octavio paz, with 27 original mounted lithographs by motherwell, including an original lithograph inset on the front cover of the book. Robert motherwell reproduction show 20 40 60 100 paintings per page your robert motherwell painting is hand painted by one of our in house artists using the finest quality canvas and winsor and newton professional oils, each robert motherwell oil painting comes with a full money back guarantee and free shipping worldwide. The writings of robert motherwell documents of twentiethcentury. The writings of robert motherwell documents of twentiethcentury art motherwell, robert on. Many of the art journals of the time were in french. Opens at andrea rosen may 1 june 20, 2015, the viewer can see what the artist does best, which is tease out meaning from a. Art and law the fbi has recovered a crimson robert motherwell painting stolen 40 years ago by a moving man. The poems selected for the book were written by octavio paz in mexico in 1971.
Robert motherwell american, 1915 1991 nocturne vi, from the octavion paz suite, 1988 aquatint etching initialed and marked archive, from edition of 50 image 12 x. Black sun from octavio paz suite by robert motherwell on. Books by robert motherwell author of the dada painters. About robert motherwell finding his place in the abstract expressionism hall of fame alongside jackson pollock and mark rothko, robert motherwell is best known for his elegy to the spanish republic series which he worked on throughout his lifeover 140 paintings memorializing the injustices of the spanish civil war featuring bold black shapes on a white background.
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