'Art Chicago' Lithograph, Signed and Numbered by Robert Motherwell, (1980s) USA

'Art Chicago' by Robert Motherwell. Signed and numbered Lithograph, printed by Tyler Graphics Mt Disco. 

This 'Art Chicago' lithograph was created by Robert Motherwell In 1981 for the Chicago Interaction Art Exposition. 

Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) was a leading American Abstract Expressionist painter. He was known for his expressive canvases and collages, often using automation - spontaneous creation to express inner feelings. His work frequently incorporated bold shapes and colours, as seen In this lithograph. Motherwell was also a writer and theorist, connecting pre-war European avant-garde with post-war New York art.

The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1870, houses a vast collection of over 300,000 artworks from various cultures and time periods The city of Chicago has a rich history of public art, with notable works like the Picasso sculpture dedicated in 1967. Motherwell's work is a significant part of the Abstract Expressionist movement and Is featured in collections worldwide.