Mark Rothko in his studio, c. 1964, © Hans Namuth Estate, courtesy Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona (provided by Archives of American Art, Hans Namuth Photographs and Papers) Physically ill and suffering from depression, Rothko committed suicide on February 25, 1970. At the time of his death,
he was widely recognized in Europe and America for his crucial role in the development of nonrepresentational art.
His vibrant, disembodied veils of color asserted the power of nonobjective painting to convey strong emotional
or spiritual content. With an unwavering commitment to a singular artistic vision, Rothko
celebrated the near mythic power art holds over the creative imagination.
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