Africa 2 1970

"Africa 2" (1970) is a bold and striking abstract painting by Robert Motherwell, a leading figure in Abstract Expressionism. Known for his series of paintings titled "Elegies to the Spanish Republic", Motherwell frequently explored themes of life and death, as well as the struggle for freedom. This particular piece is a dynamic interplay of black and white, with a dominating black shape reminiscent of a landscape or a figure rising from the ground. The use of black paint, applied with bold strokes, creates a powerful and evocative image, leaving room for the viewer's own interpretation.