Motherwell, Robert "London Series I: Untitled (RED)" Limited Edition Print Screenprint on Double Elephant Paper 1971
Size
41.02 x 28 in
Framed Size
43 x 30 in
Hand Signed
Lower right
Edition #
VI/XI
Certificate of Authenticity
Bill of Sale
Framed with Plexiglass
Provenance & Extra Info
Literature: Engberg/Banach Catalogue Raisonne # 90. Publisher: Marlborough Graphics Inc., New York. Printed by Chris Prater, Kelpra Studio, London. The London Series marked Motherwell’s largest print work to date. This series of prints is even slightly larger than the Africa Suite prints of 1970. The London Series I is a continued exploration by Motherwell of his rectangular “Open” theme but this time in a vertical format. White lines are etched and suspended from the top of the page on a field of pure solid color. Perhaps the most important thing to note about this particular print is that it is the first major “red” print of Motherwell’s oeuvre. It is also a very special historically significant presentation proof inscribed in pencil bottom left in Motherwell’s hand “To Arthur and Elaine Cohen”. The Cohens were personal friends of Motherwell. Arthur Cohen was the publisher of Meridian Books and Elaine Cohen was a pioneering modernist in the field of graphic design. In 1973 they founded the gallery and bookshop Ex Libris which specialized in the works of the European avant-garde. LONDON SERIES I: Untitled (Red) is in excellent condition which is rare because the Motherwell screenprints are often very susceptible to scuffing and handling marks because of their large size.
