The Blue Painting Lesson: A Study in Painterly Logic, number one of five 1973

"The Blue Painting Lesson: A Study in Painterly Logic, number one of five" is an abstract painting created in 1973 by Robert Motherwell (1915-1991). The artwork's abstract composition uses a simple color palette of dark blue and black, with white appearing in the paint's subtle layering. The painting features distinct lines and brushstrokes, suggesting a deliberate process of applying paint. This piece is an example of Motherwell's signature style and his focus on exploring the expressive potential of color and form.