“From the Lyric Suite,” created by Robert Motherwell in 1965, is an artwork rendered in ink on paper. It belongs to the art movements of Abstract Expressionism and Lyrical Abstraction. The genre of the artwork is abstract, and its dimensions are 28 x 23 cm.
The artwork illustrates an abstract composition characterized by bold, sweeping strokes of blue and red ink against a light background. A prominent, curvilinear blue form arcs across the upper part of the paper, marked by drips and splatters that introduce an element of spontaneity and movement. Below, a horizontal red band stretches across the page, punctuated by smaller red forms, inculcating a sense of balance and contrast within the composition. The use of contrasting colors and the dynamic interplay of forms evoke a sense of lyrical expression, reflective of Motherwell’s distinctive approach to abstract art.
