No. 5 (From London Series I) 1972

"No. 5 (From London Series I)" is a 1972 artwork by American abstract expressionist painter Robert Motherwell. The painting is a vibrant example of Motherwell's "Elegies to the Spanish Republic" series, where he explores themes of loss and memory through the use of simple, bold forms. The work features a large, orange field punctuated by thin white lines, creating a sense of depth and tension. The stark simplicity of the composition is characteristic of Motherwell's style, which draws inspiration from both European modernism and traditional Japanese painting. This particular artwork is a part of a series inspired by Motherwell's travels to London.