UlyssesRobert Motherwell · 1947

  • Creation date1947
  • Dimensions86.0 x 71.0 cm

Robert Motherwell (1974 – 1991)

Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) was a leading American Abstract Expressionist painter, printmaker & editor. Explore his iconic 'Elegies to the Spanish Republic,' bold compositions, and influence on postwar art. Themes of mortality, politics & literatur


About this artwork

  • Title: Ulysses
  • Artist: Robert Motherwell
  • Year: 1947
  • Original dimensions: 86.0 x 71.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Main color: Espresso
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

What level of contrast does "Ulysses" by Robert Motherwell show?

The light-dark contrast of "Ulysses" is recorded as balanced. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Who made "Ulysses", and when?

Robert Motherwell made "Ulysses" in 1947.

How light is "Ulysses" overall?

Overall, "Ulysses" is recorded as shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

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