Africa 9 1970

"Africa 9," created in 1970 by American Abstract Expressionist artist Robert Motherwell, is a striking black and white lithograph. The piece features bold black shapes against a creamy white background, evoking a sense of starkness and dramatic gesture. Motherwell's "Africa" series, inspired by the continent's history and culture, explores themes of power, vulnerability, and the human condition. The series is known for its large-scale and dramatic black shapes that contrast with the white space, as seen in "Africa 9." This piece demonstrates Motherwell's mastery of abstraction and his ability to convey profound emotion through minimalist means.