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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, shapi…
Scroll through Robert Motherwell's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Robert Motherwell's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
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