New York: Abrams, 1977. First Edition. Signed by the author / artist Robert Motherwell to art critic and historian Arthur A. Cohen, author of the foreword to the book, ‘Robert Motherwell. Selected Prints: 1961 - 1974’. This is Cohen’s own personal copy, presented to him by Robert Motherwell. Inscribed: “For Arthur Cohen, for his birthday from his friend Robert Motherwell, Paris, June, 1977.”12 1/4” x 10”. Oversize art book, 11 3/4” x 11”, 251 pages. Illustrated throughout in full-color, some of which are tipped in, and in black & white of the art and life of Robert Motherwell, including family photographs. Touch of edge wear and use, else near fine with the original red plastic band with “Robert Motherwell” in cut outs. Robert Motherwell (1915 - 1991) was an American abstract expressionist painter and printmaker. He originated the term ‘New York School’ and was one of its youngest members, a group which also included Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Philip Guston. His is perhaps best known for his long-running series of paintings "Elegies for the Spanish Republic.” He was once married to fellow abstract expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler and in 1989 he was awarded the National Medal of Arts.

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Bookseller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 19166E
Title: Robert Motherwell
Author: ARNASON, H.H. (MOTHERWELL, ROBERT)
Book Condition: Used
Publisher: Abrams
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1977

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