Elegy
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Robert Motherwell
G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026
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Consisting of over 150 paintings, Motherwell's iconic series serves as a solemn, abstract lament for the human suffering of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939).
His monumental compositions are celebrated for their stark visual rhythm. These recurring elements act as powerful metaphors for the cycle of life and death, reminding us that even amidst deep tragedy, human resilience and vitality always prevail.
All the best, Gerard
