“Open No. 121 (Bolton Landing Elegy)” is an abstract artwork by Robert Motherwell, created in 1969. It belongs to the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement. The artwork exemplifies the genre of abstract art.
The artwork predominantly features a somber, monochromatic palette, articulated in deep shades of green and black. The minimalist composition is accentuated by a subtle geometric form, namely a faintly outlined rectangle within the larger expanse. The rectangle, rendered with a muted tone that slightly differentiates it from the surrounding field, introduces a quiet, contemplative space, evoking a sense of subtle depth and quiet reflection. The overall effect is one of meditative simplicity, characteristic of Motherwell’s approach to Post-Painterly Abstraction.
