A bold, calligraphic black form dominates an intense, unmodulated field of crimson red. This iconic work, titled Red Sea I by Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell, is an exploration of raw emotion and subconscious gesture. The black shape is expansive and energetic, with raw, expressive brushstrokes that suggest rapid movement or a dancing figure, a samurai, or perhaps a large letter 'K'. The vibrant red background provides a powerful, almost confrontational backdrop, creating a stark visual tension between the void-like black form and the fiery plane.