Crystal and Earth Yellow, Robert Motherwell

Robert Motherwell
1915 - 1991
Crystal and Earth Yellow

signed and dated 14 April 1946 - 19 Aug 1946 on the reverse
oil and gravel on canvas
Canvas: 18 by 14 in. (45.7 by 35.6 cm.)
Framed: 23½ by 19½ in. (59.7 by 49.5 cm.)

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. There is minor evidence of handling and wear to the edges. The surface textures are inherent to the artist’s medium and working method. There is resultant warping to the canvas most noticeable along the upper left eye of the subject where there is a raised horizontal undulation. There are scattered networks of stable hairline cracking throughout. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are areas scattered throughout that fluoresce darkly. Framed without glazing.