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          Robert Motherwell Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Robert Motherwell our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Robert Motherwell · 1915 – 1991

          Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110, 1971, Robert Motherwell

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #1: Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110
          1971 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

          Explore Robert Motherwell's 'Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110,' a poignant abstract expressionist work reflecting grief and remembrance through stark black & beige forms.

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          No. 1 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Iberia – art print by Robert Motherwell

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          1958 · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao · original 226 x 178 cm

          Robert Motherwell's 'Iberia' (1958) is an emotionally charged abstract expressionist painting, reflecting grief and the spirit of Spain through layered textures and a haunting monochrome palette.

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          Composition by Robert Motherwell, 1950

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          1950 · MAM Rio, Rio de Janeiro · original 60 x 75 cm

          A striking black and white study of tree branches set against a vibrant yellow background defines this 1950 Abstract Expressionist composition by Robert Motherwell, inviting you to bring his bold vision into your home.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 3 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Mallarme's Swan, Robert Motherwell

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          1944 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · original 111 x 90 cm

          Explore Robert Motherwell's 'Mallarme’s Swan,' a vibrant abstract expressionist masterpiece from 1944, featuring swirling blues, yellows & circles – a poignant tribute to the French poet.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 4 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Open No. 122 in Scarlet and Blue by Robert Motherwell

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          1969 · Tate Modern, London

          Robert Motherwell's 'Open No. 122 in Scarlet and Blue' (1969) is an iconic Abstract Expressionist painting featuring bold red hues and striking blue squares, reflecting themes of grief and resilience.

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 5 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          The Golden Fleece – art print by Robert Motherwell

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #6: The Golden Fleece
          Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk · original 172 x 518 cm

          This JSON provides comprehensive information about Robert Motherwell’s masterpiece ‘The Golden Fleece,’ including its description, size, date, artist biography, related Wikipedia articles, online art galleries (iArtPrints.com), and a detailed breakdown of the artwork's characteristics. Explore Robert Motherwell's iconic 'The Golden Fleece,' a monumental oil painting capturing the mythic journey o

          Technique
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          No. 6 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Robert Motherwell, Bullseye (1973)

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          1973 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 81.5 x 66.5cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          The Juley Collage (1974)

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          1974 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 183.0 x 92.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 8 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Guillotine by Robert Motherwell, 1966

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          1966 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 9 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Elegy to the Spanish Republic 132 (1975)

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          1975
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Wall Painting III by Robert Motherwell, 1952

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #11: Wall Painting III
          1952 · original 122 x 183 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Mail Figure – art print by Robert Motherwell

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          1959 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          The Voyage: Ten Years After, 1961, Robert Motherwell

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #13: The Voyage: Ten Years After
          1961 · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao · original 175 x 523 cm

          A dynamic Abstract Expressionist masterpiece featuring bold black and blue accents on a vibrant yellow field by Robert Motherwell, offering a powerful window into 1960s modernism for your private collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          La Danse II (1952)

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          1952 · original 153 x 193 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 14 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          The Figure 4 on an Elegy by Robert Motherwell, 1960

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #15: The Figure 4 on an Elegy
          1960 · original 58 x 73 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 15 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Ulysses – art print

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #16: Ulysses
          1947 · original 86 x 71 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 16 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Elegy to the Spanish Republic, - (54)

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #17: Elegy to the Spanish Republic, - (54)
          Technique
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          No. 17 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Open No. 121 (Bolton Landing Elegy) by Robert Motherwell

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #18: Open No. 121 (Bolton Landing Elegy)
          1969 · original 442.0 x 243.8cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Western air – art print by Robert Motherwell

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          Figure in Black (Girl with Stripes)

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #20: Figure in Black (Girl with Stripes)
          1947 · original 61 x 50 cm

          Explore Robert Motherwell’s ‘Figure in Black,’ a striking 1947 abstract expressionist painting. Bold lines, layered textures & symbolic forms evoke mystery. Discover this unique artwork.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Scottish Ballad

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #21: Scottish Ballad
          1990 · original 92 x 61 cm

          Explore Robert Motherwell’s ‘Scottish Ballad,’ a vibrant abstract expressionist piece featuring blue hues & musical motifs. A dynamic, textured oil painting – perfect for art collectors.

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          Black in Hiding – art print by Robert Motherwell

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          1976 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia
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          Collage No. 2, Robert Motherwell

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          1945 · original 56 x 38 cm
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          No. 23 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Robert Motherwell: Yellow Music

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Motherwell ranked #24: Yellow Music
          1984 · original 101 x 76 cm
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          No. 24 of 69 artworks by Robert Motherwell
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          Monster (for Charles Ives), 1959, Robert Motherwell

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          1959 · original 199 x 300 cm
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          The artist

          Robert Motherwell

          1915 – 1991

          Portrait of Robert Motherwell
          Quick facts
          • Emotional tonemelancholic
          • Art periodModern
          • Movementsabstract expressionism
          • NationalityUnited States
          • Died1991
          • Typical colorsneutrals
          • Top 3 worksElegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110, Iberia, Composition
          • Museums on APSTate Modern, National Gallery of Australia, Whitney Museum of American Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
          Biography

          Robert Motherwell: A Legacy of Grief and Bold Vision

          Robert Motherwell (January 24, 1915 – July 16, 1991) stands as one of the most influential figures in American Abstract Expressionism, a movement that irrevocably altered the course of twentieth-century art. Born in Aberdeen, Washington—a town steeped in Scottish heritage—Motherwell’s early life was marked by asthma and a profound connection to the Pacific Northwest landscape, shaping his artistic sensibility from its inception. His father, Robert Burns Motherwell II, a banker with aspirations for California, instilled in him a determination that would propel him through academic pursuits and ultimately define his creative trajectory.
          • Early Education & Influences: Motherwell’s formative years were spent at Stanford University where he immersed himself in philosophy alongside fellow modernist Arthur Oncken Lovejoy and David Wite Prall. This intellectual grounding profoundly impacted his artistic vision, fostering a fascination with literature—particularly Mallarmé, Joyce, Poe, and Paz—that would permeate his oeuvre.
          • The Surrealist Encounter: A pivotal moment arrived in 1940 when Motherwell relocated to New York City and enrolled at Columbia University under Meyer Shapiro’s guidance. Shapiro introduced him to the vibrant world of Parisian Surrealists – Max Ernst, André Breton, Wolfgang Paalen—and crucially, encouraged him to embrace “automatic” drawing as a method for accessing the subconscious.

          The Elegies Series and Formal Innovation

          Motherwell’s artistic breakthrough came in 1949 with the commencement of his iconic *Elegies to the Spanish Republic* series—a monumental undertaking comprising over one hundred oil paintings and numerous sketches. This series, born from a deep engagement with the political turmoil surrounding Francoist Spain, represents Motherwell's most enduring contribution to art history. The Elegies are characterized by their stark simplicity: densely packed black ink blots on white paper, meticulously crafted to convey profound emotional resonance. These canvases embody his mastery of formal innovation—a deliberate rejection of traditional perspective and a commitment to exploring the expressive potential of gesture and texture.
          • Technique & Composition: Motherwell’s technique involved layering ink blots onto paper, creating textured surfaces that seemed to pulsate with latent energy. The resulting compositions are deliberately ambiguous, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of loss, grief, and existential contemplation.
          • Influence on Contemporaries: His work exerted considerable influence on fellow Abstract Expressionists like Helen Frankenthaler and Jackson Pollock, fostering a dialogue about the role of emotion in artistic expression.

          Beyond Elegies: Exploring Landscape and Collage

          While the Elegies series cemented Motherwell’s reputation as a master of emotive abstraction, his artistic exploration extended beyond this singular project. He consistently revisited themes of landscape—particularly the Californian hills—drawing inspiration from the expansive vistas that nurtured his childhood imagination. Furthermore, he experimented with collage techniques, incorporating found materials into his canvases to create layered textures and visual narratives. His sketchbook from Mexico—a collaborative effort with Roberto Matta—demonstrates a shift toward more spontaneous graphic cadences, reflecting Paalen’s influence on his artistic process.
          • Mexican Sketchbook: The sketchbook captures the essence of Paalen's studio environment and reflects Motherwell's evolving approach to drawing, moving away from analytical observation towards intuitive gesture.
          • Collaborations & Artistic Dialogue: His collaborations with artists like Matta and Paalen fostered a dynamic artistic dialogue that enriched his oeuvre and broadened the scope of Abstract Expressionism.

          Legacy and Historical Significance

          Robert Motherwell’s legacy transcends mere stylistic innovation; he articulated a profound philosophical stance on art's capacity to confront mortality and grapple with complex emotional realities. His unwavering dedication to exploring these themes—coupled with his masterful command of formal language—established him as one of the foremost voices of his generation, securing his place among the titans of twentieth-century art. He died in Provincetown, Massachusetts in 1991, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire artists and scholars alike, ensuring his enduring influence on the history of modern art.

          Questions & Answers

          How can I see every artwork made by Robert Motherwell?

          Every work by Robert Motherwell on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

          How did Robert Motherwell's art evolve over time?

          A chronological account of Robert Motherwell's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

          How do I find works by Robert Motherwell in a specific palette?

          To find works by Robert Motherwell in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 8, 2026
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