Robert Motherwell Lithograph & Poem Three Poems Octavio Paz Limited Edition art

  
DETAILS: Original Lithograph 1987/1988 (with poem on left side and on both pages verso), from the Portfolio (Limited Edition of 750) on Japan Chine Colle paper from the Portfolio: "Three Poems by Octavio Paz". SHEET SIZE (Unfolded): 36 inches x 21.5 inches (91.44cm x 54.61cm). ARTWORK SIZE: approximately 10.7 inches x 13.75 inches (27.1cm x 34.9cm).

CONDITION: In very good condition - see photos. Artwork by Robert Motherwell, with poem by Octavio Paz. Verso on left page, and both pages verso including this text and more.

About this piece: A brilliant original lithograph from the portfolio Three Poems by Octavio Paz, which was collection illustrated with 27 original lithographs by Robert Motherwell. The Colophon sheet of the portfolio (not included for sale) is signed in pencil by Paz and Motherwell and numbered from 750 A copy of this page can be included with lithograph for provenance, as well as a gallery certificate upon request. This listing is for the sale of the o. Riginal lithograph, from the Portfolio (Limited Edition of 750).

Published by the Limited Editions Club in 1987. Printed at Trestle Editions on hand-made Japanese paper. Robert Motherwell once compared his artwork to poetry, describing it as a series of explosions, fireworks, or a kind of contained silence. A passionate lover of poetry, Motherwell forged a close friendship with the Nobel-winning Mexican poet Octavio Paz.

Their collaboration, Three Poems (1987-88), featured 27 lithographs by Motherwell and Paz's poetry in English translation, inspired by a 1967 trip to Mexico. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Robert Motherwell was a pioneering figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, known for his bold, minimalist style that conveyed deep emotional resonance and intellectual complexity.

His work, often centered around powerful, gestural forms and rich color palettes, explores themes of freedom, identity, and the human condition. Motherwell's iconic Elegy to the Spanish Republic series, with its repeated, haunting forms, remains one of the most significant in 20th-century art, symbolizing loss, protest, and the persistence of memory. Motherwell's art is held in major collections worldwide, including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Guggenheim Museum, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. His works are collected by institutions, private collectors, and art enthusiasts alike, making his pieces highly coveted on the international market. What sets Motherwell apart is his intellectual depth and his ability to combine profound emotional expression with a disciplined, formal approach to abstraction.

His art speaks to the complexities of human experience, inviting viewers to reflect on history, personal identity, and collective consciousness. For collectors, Motherwell's work offers both a window into the development of modern art and an enduring visual dialogue with the past. Investing in his art means owning a piece of history, a timeless expression of human thought and emotion that continues to resonate today.

Robert Motherwell - American painter and graphic artist. Born: January 24, 1915, Aberdeen, WA.

Died: July 16, 1991 (age 76 years), Provincetown, MA. Periods: Abstract expressionism, Modern art, Color field. Parents: Margaret Hogan Motherwell, Robert Burns Motherwell II. Please consider the photos of the actual artwork as part of the description.

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