Gesture Paper Painting #2 1975

"Gesture Paper Painting #2" is an abstract work by American artist Robert Motherwell. It is composed of bold black and white lines on a beige paper ground. The artwork exemplifies Motherwell's exploration of gestural abstraction, allowing the artist's movement to drive the composition. The work was created in 1975, a year that was pivotal in Motherwell's career and the development of his "Open" series. The composition is minimalist, allowing the viewer to focus on the interplay of form, space, and gesture.