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Color Aquatint and lift-ground etching on paper - Signed and Numbered // Robert Motherwell’s Primal Sign I (1979-1980) is a limited edition print that combines the techniques of aquatint and lift-ground etching. Measuring 23.5 x 18 inches, this piece features a bold, abstract form in deep black on a rich brown background. The central figure resembles a simplified, primal symbol, evoking themes of ancient markings or rudimentary human communication. Motherwell’s characteristic minimalist approach is evident in the simplicity of the form, allowing the texture and depth of the colors to create a powerful visual impact. The piece is signed and numbered, making it part of a limited series that showcases Motherwell's exploration of abstract expressionism and the use of symbolic shapes.
Primal Sign I, 1979-1980
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Color Aquatint and lift-ground etching on paper - Signed and Numbered // Robert Motherwell’s Primal Sign I (1979-1980) is a limited edition print that combines the techniques of aquatint and lift-ground etching. Measuring 23.5 x 18 inches, this piece features a bold, abstract form in deep black on a rich brown background. The central figure resembles a simplified, primal symbol, evoking themes of ancient markings or rudimentary human communication. Motherwell’s characteristic minimalist approach is evident in the simplicity of the form, allowing the texture and depth of the colors to create a powerful visual impact. The piece is signed and numbered, making it part of a limited series that showcases Motherwell's exploration of abstract expressionism and the use of symbolic shapes.
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Mask (for Ingmar Bergman), 1989
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Lithograph
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Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
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Limited Edition Print
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Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
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Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
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Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
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Harvest With Two White Stripes, 1973
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No. 12 (from The Basque Suite), 1971
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