Beside the Sea No. 22 1962

"Beside the Sea No. 22" is an abstract painting by Robert Motherwell, an important figure in Abstract Expressionism. Created in 1962, the work features bold splashes of blue against a stark white background, creating a sense of energy and movement. The blue lines resemble a bursting wave crashing onto the shore, which is represented by a thick black line at the bottom of the composition. Motherwell's "Beside the Sea" series explores themes of nature and the human condition, using simplified forms and strong colors to evoke emotion and contemplation.