Buy robert motherwell octavio paz, three poems, the. He was the husband of the writer helena garro 19371959. From world literature scene octavio paz is my favorite, i just start to translate pazs poem. Although mexico figures prominently in pazs workone of his bestknown books, the labyrinth of solitude, for example, is a comprehensive portrait of mexican societylos angeles timescontributor jascha kessler called paz truly international.
Robert motherwell biography childhood, life achievements. Motherwell retrospective, signed by the artist motherwell, robert arnason, h. Robert motherwell, octavio paz, three poems xiii, 1987. Over the next years, paz taught at cambridge university, the university of texas, and harvard. This signed by octavio paz, robert motherwell is available at bauman rare books. With 27 lithographs by robert motherwell including one affixed to the front cover. The collected poems of octavio paz, 19571987 by octavio paz.
Complete set of 27 lithographs in color on various handmade japanese paper. Signed limited edition, number 429 of 750 copies handsewn and bound in cloth out of a total edition of 820, signed on the colophon by both robert motherwell and octavio paz. In this sense, while motherwell writes a kind text with an abstract script, octavio paz and rafael alberti approach the painters profession in their own way, in striving to paint the words of the poem and of the book, which become artistic forms, objects that signify through visual means. Large folio 1812 by 22 inches, original natural irish linen over heavy boards, original matching clamshell box. Octavio paz is an amazing guy, just doing an assignment for school, thought he was boring. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Each book signed by octavio paz and robert motherwell. Robert motherwells lithographs for the octavio paz suite 1988. Illustrated with twentysix fullpage lithographs by robert motherwell, plus one original lithograph set into the upper cover. Robert motherwell, octavio paz, three poems, the limited. Robert motherwell octavio paz, three poems xxv 1987. Octavio paz, mexicos premier poet and essayist and one of the towering men of letters in the second half of this century, died on sunday at a temporary residence in mexico city.
The present lot features two works from the octavio paz suite, which was created by the artist to accompany three poems by his friend, the poet, octavio paz. If octavio paz pahz excelled at poetry, he is no less respected for his writings in a multitude of other humanistic disciplines. Three poems by octavio paz 1988 limited editions club robert. Robert motherwell octavio paz, three poems, the limited editions club, new york, 19878 see b. After dedicating several works to one another, motherwell and paz finally collaborated to produce three poems 198788, a suite of 27 lithographs accompanied by paz s poetry translated into english, initially inspired by the duos vacation in mexico in 1967. The limited editions club, 1987 by robert motherwell, the limited editions club, octavio paz, trestle editions ltd. Robert motherwell octavio paz, three poems, the limited editions club, new york, 1988 b. Illustrated with 27 original lithographs by robert motherwell ranging in size from 8 square to 14 x 10 and with an original lithograph recessed into the front cover. The poems selected for the book were written by octavio paz in mexico in 1971.
Each signed by octavio paz and robert motherwell the lithographs vary in size up to 14 x 10 inches and were pulled on handmade japanese paper of contrasting colors. Nocturne viii robert motherwell leslie sacks gallery. Classic editions sells the book as art for your private collection, including three poems by octavio paz, illustrated by robert motherwell, signed limited edition. Robert motherwell january 24, 1915 july 16, 1991 was an american abstract expressionist painter, printmaker, and editor. He received the nobel prize for literature in 1990. After a small initial run in 198182, the complete set was revived by the new york print shop, the limited editions club, in an edition of 750 in 198788. When the swedish academy awarded octavio paz the nobel prize for. He was the oldest child of robert burns motherwell ii and margaret hogan motherwell. The gamut runs wide from buddha to reflection on robert motherwell paintings to.
Tres poemas, three poems octavio paz hardcover folio in. Three poemsoctavio paz my vocabulary works like poetry, robert motherwell once said of his artworks visual language. Robert motherwell, illustration for octavio paz poem. Robert motherwell was born on 24 january 1915, at aberdeen, washington. It is not an illustration but a series of explosions, fireworks or, on the contrary, a kind. Thick, oblong quarto, original pictorial paper boards, original red acetate wraparound band. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Robert motherwell automatism b lithograph zinc in black on rivers bfk paper 30 x 21 in. The print of robert motherwell new york school artist rare signed autograph book. Motherwell was one of a very few among the original abstract expressionists to enthusiastically embrace printmaking. The book, bound by hand with boards of irish linen, has a lithograph that is recessed into the cover. Robert motherwell prints and multiples 124 for sale at 1stdibs. From the portfolio three poems by octavio paz illustrated with 27 original lithographs by motherwell. Husain, mexican artist rufino tamayo, and french aesthetic provocateur marcel duchamp whom paz, a. Category 20th century contemporary robert motherwell prints and multiples. Both the book and clamshell box are in fine condition. Printed on handmade japanese paper with tissue guards protecting the lithographs.
Mexican author octavio paz enjoyed a worldwide reputation as a master poet and essayist. Ocatvio paz, robert motherwell, limited editions club, fine condition. The limited editions club, new york, folio of limited prints in three different sizes, number of 50 with each print initialed by motherwell, 31. Motherwells illustrations perfectly portray the mood of pazs poems, which paint a picture of the urban nightmare of read more. First edition, illustrated with 325 color and blackandwhite plates, signed by motherwell. The artists include the americans twombly and robert motherwell, indian painter m. Photographs of the book, clamshell box, and some stock illustrations appear in the photo section of the listing. View and buy octavio paz, three poems, the limited editions club, new york by robert motherwell on fineartmultiple, the leading online gallery for contemporary art. Three poems by octavio paz ill by robert motherwell. View a wide variety of artworks by robert motherwell, now available for sale on artnet auctions.
Robert motherwell untitled etching from octavio paz. Motherwell and the poets madrid exhibition fundacion juan. Octavio paz books list of books by author octavio paz. Robert motherwell octavio paz suite 1988 color lithograph chine colle applique 1. Robert motherwell elegy black black 1983 lithograph in colors, on tgl handmade paper edition of 98 38. Never published in book form until the first writings volume of the. Tres poemas, three poems octavio paz hardcover folio. Mounted on linen binding by the limited edition book club. Octavio paz is a mexican poet, essayist, translator, political publicist, researcher of the civilizations of the west and the east. His family shifted to san francisco, a few years after his birth. The original series of twentyseven lithographs was embedded into a. This book in french, english and german, each with an.
Three poems octavio paz lithographs by robert motherwell. Jun 21, 2014 the mexican cultural institute will showcase art that illuminates the writings of octavio paz, the poet, essayist and nobel prize winner. Motherwells illustrations perfectly portray the mood of pazs poems, which paint a. This is number 8 of a limited edition of 750 copies signed by both octavio paz and robert motherwell on the colophon page. Included is, the skin of the world, the sound of the world pazs tribute to robert motherwell. The book is signed by octavio paz and robert motherwell on the limitation page. Sep 01, 2012 this summer in madrid, the fundacion juan march presents the exhibition motherwell and the poets octavio paz and rafael alberti, which will be open for viewing starting on friday, july 20, until september 1, 2012, monday through friday, from 11. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. As a child, he suffered from asthma and spent most of his school education in california. Octavio paz lozano march 31, 1914 april 19, 1998 was a mexican poet and diplomat.
In light of india octavio paz 0156005786 9780156005784 one of the most brilliant and original essayists in any language washington post book world reflects on the six years he spent in india as mexican ambassadorand reveals how. Awesome prices on robert motherwell and related listings. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Robert motherwell and octavio paz three poems cover. Pazs family was ruined financially by the mexican civil war, and he grew up in straitened circumstances. His father was a wellknown lawyer, journalist, politician of socialist views. Back 1988 lithograph 25 38 x 21 14 inches other information inscription. Octavio paz mexican writer and diplomat britannica.
Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. Nocturne iii from octavio paz suite by robert motherwell. The lithographs vary in size up to 14 x 10 inches and were pulled on handmade japanese paper of contrasting colors. He served as a counsel for mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata and took decisive part in. World literature todays manuel duran felt that paz. Irish linen covered boards in matching clamshell box, black lettering stamped to spine of both, bilingual englishspanish text handset in bauer bodoni typeface, 27 original lithographs by robert motherwell including one inset on the front cover pulled at trestle editions. An exquisite and elegant print by robert motherwell, nocturne i, from the octavio paz suite of three prints, is an original lithograph and chine applique on japanese arches paper mea. I love the poetry of octavio paz and his verse presented in his native. Limited editions club from the portfolio three poems by octavio paz illustrated with 27 original lithographs by motherwell.
The present lot features one work from the octavio paz suite, which was created by the artist to accompany three poems by his friend, the poet, octavio paz. My vocabulary works like poetry, robert motherwell once said of his artworks. The hinged protective box is covered in the same linen. Nocturne viii, 1988 lithograph and chine applique edition of 50 25 38 x 21 14 inches initialed motx422a. Nocturne iii from octavio paz suite by robert motherwell on. Robert motherwell prints and multiples 124 for sale at. Signed limited edition, number 429 of 750 copies handsewn and bound in cloth out of a total edition of 820, signed on the colophon by both robert motherwell and octavio paz, with 27 original mounted lithographs by motherwell, including an original lithograph inset on the front cover of the book. Octavio paz biography study guides and book summaries. Octavio paz lozano was born on march 31, 1914, in mexico city into a distinguished family of spanish and indian descent. Octavio paz biography facts, childhood, family life. Robert motherwell and octavio paz three poems cover lithograph.
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