Robert Motherwell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Motherwell
Occupation	Painter
Date Of Birth	Jan 24, 1915(1915-01-24)
Age	109
Date Of Death	1991-07-16
Birthplace	Aberdeen
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Capricorn

Robert Motherwell Biography

Robert Motherwell is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on January 24, 1915 in Aberdeen, Washington, United States. Associated with the New York School movement, abstract painter and printmaker, Abstract painter and printmaker associated with the New York School movement along with Philip Guston, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko. and Willem de Kooning. Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

His inspiration came from the surrealist paintings of He was influenced by the work of surrealist painter Max Ernst..

He was the oldest son of Robert Burns Motherwell II, and Margaret Hogan Motherwell. He was married to Helen Frankenthaler in 1958 and had two children.

Robert Motherwell Net Worth

Robert Motherwell is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Motherwell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended the California School of Fine Arts as well as Stanford University. His love of symbolist literature such as Mallarme, He studied at the California School of Fine Arts and at Stanford University. His reading of symbolist literature, such as the works of Mallarmé, James Joyce, Edgar Allan Poe, and Octavio Paz, inspired his work in modernism. and Edgar Allan Poe inspired him to pursue modernism.

His trips to Mexico inspired him to create “Little Spanish Prison”, which he started in 1944.

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Who is Robert Motherwell Dating?

According to our records, Robert Motherwell married to Renate Motherwell , Helen Frankenthaler. As of December 1, 2023, Robert Motherwell’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert Motherwell celebrates birthday on January 24 of every year.

What was Robert Motherwell famous for?

Trained in philosophy, Motherwell became an artist, regarded as among the most articulate of the abstract expressionist painters. He was known for his series of abstract paintings and prints which touched on political, philosophical and literary themes, such as the Elegies to the Spanish Republic.

How many paintings did Motherwell paint?

Robert Motherwell – 1213 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy.

What is the purpose of abstract expressionism?

Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artist’s liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means.

Who was Robert Motherwell's first wife?

In 1949 Motherwell divorced Maria and in 1950 he married Betty Little , with whom he had two daughters. Motherwell was a member of the editorial board of the Surrealist magazine VVV and a contributor to Wolfgang Paalen’s journal DYN, which was edited from 1942 to 1944 in six issues.

What art movement was Robert Motherwell?

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