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Reconciliation Elegy

1977

Robert Motherwell

Associated Names

Robert Motherwell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1991

The image features bold geometric shapes and lines against a textured backdrop. There are large black and red abstract forms, some resembling shields or banners, others triangles. Green patches resembling foliage and swirling lines are also present. The blue background contrasts with the vivid colors, similar to a sky behind the shapes that could be abstract trees or flags in a gusty wind.

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Artwork overview

Medium

acrylic paint and graphite with collage on canvasboard
Credit Line

Gift of the Dedalus Foundation
Dimensions

overall: 29.9 x 61 cm (11 3/4 x 24 in.)
Accession Number

2004.9.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1915-1991]; bequest to the Dedalus Foundation, New York; gift 2004 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in black felt tip pen on center verso: inv. C77-958 A / Robert Motherwell / Sept 1977

Wikidata ID

Q64629011

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