Mark Rothko

Rothkowitz, Marcus

American, born Russia (now Latvia), 1903 - 1970

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  • No. 22

    Mark Rothko

    1948

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.2

    Not on view
  • This painting depicts large, indistinct, amorphous shapes with blurred edges in an abstract design. A dark rectangular block is at the bottom, with scattered irregular shapes above it. Near the top is another large dark shape, and it has two patches of vivid yellow green within it. The background is tan, with streaks of gray between the different shapes.

    No. 10

    Mark Rothko

    1948

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.136

    On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E615
  • The image contains bold and dynamic shapes and lines created with varying brushstroke intensities. It showcases an abstract composition with vibrant splashes of red, blue, and white blending with darker tones of brown and soft pinks. These colors and forms may hint at familiar objects, but remain open to interpretation due to their non-representational nature. Bright patches of color resemble fragmented reflections or scattered puzzle pieces, adding to the lively energy of the artwork.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1948

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.4

    Not on view
  • Geometric forms, mostly rectangles with blurred edges, in tones of ivory and muted orange, red, and blue fit loosely together in this vertical abstract painting. The paint is blended and the forms have soft, blurred edges. Near the center, two vertical, narrow rectangles are painted in slate and ocean blue. A streak of the slate blue continues in a broken line down to the bottom edge of the canvas. Along the left edge of the canvas, several shapes are stacked, starting at the top with a pale shell-pink, horizontal rectangle above a rose-pink square. Then there is an ivory-white square and a vertical, ivory rectangle that continues off the bottom edge of the canvas. In the lower right quadrant, the largest form is a marigold-orange, horizontal rectangle with a few smudges and blocks of ruby red above it. A taller, crimson-red rectangle in the upper right is streaked with six vertical, white lines that seem to drip down from a white rectangle above. The shapes are surrounded by a pale, apricot-orange field.

    No. 9

    Mark Rothko

    1948

    Oil and mixed media on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.143

    On View: East Building Tower Level, Gallery E615
  • This abstract, square canvas is filled with rectangular and square fields of muted peach, vivid orange, orchid purple, mauve pink, and mint green. The fields are loosely formed, and the edges appear blurred. A long, peach rectangle across the top edge is bordered narrowly by marigold orange. Below this and near the center of the painting, a square-shaped area is filled in with traffic cone-orange, scrawled lines against frosty green. Still farther down are a narrower dash of peach bordered by muted turquoise and then a very pale green, sideways marquise shape bordered by grass green. Fields in mostly shades of pink and purple fill in the rest of the composition, which is painted with mostly blended strokes.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1948

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.120

    Not on view
  • The image displays two horizontal, oval-like shapes in a deep red color at the center. The background is a mix of soft, earthy tones like beige, peach, and cream, forming irregular patches and loose brushstrokes. These strokes create the impression of textured clouds or distant landscapes, resembling a misty horizon or weathered stone.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1948

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.78

    Not on view
  • The image features bold, sweeping shapes and lines that intermingle and overlay each other. A red form sweeps horizontally across the upper portion, while diffuse areas of black, white, and hints of blue and green create layered patterns. These forms and colors suggest natural formations like cliffs or shorelines viewed from a distance, within an abstract composition.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1947

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.79

    Not on view

  • No. 3

    Mark Rothko

    1947

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.3

    Not on view
  • This painting displays an abstract composition of soft forms and patches of color in cream, pale pink, light blue, red, teal, and yellow. Dominant elements include a vertical pink L-shape slightly above center, with a horizontal green patch to the right. Below the L-shape is an I-shape, or a sideways H, in blue tones surrounded by a faint red outline. Scattered across the middle are small dots and squares of red and blue paint against a cream background, with textured areas of blue near the top right and left corners. The shapes are all blurred, their outlines hazy and blending into one another.”

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1947

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.76

    Not on view

  • No. 2

    Mark Rothko

    1947

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.131

    Not on view
  • The image depicts swirling and bold lines and shapes creating movement. The painting features a mix of dark browns, pinks, and cream colors forming patterns resembling intertwined ribbons or layers of a weathered geological feature. A centralized rectangular form with a lighter tone contrasts with surrounding organic, cloud-like shapes that resemble rock formations or cascading streams of lava. The design showcases layers and overlapping elements for depth typical of abstract art.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1947

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.82

    Not on view
  • The image shows undefined shapes and flowing lines creating an abstract composition. Light and dark tones blend to form cloud-like structures. Some areas have a texture resembling fur or hairy surfaces. Dark patches might evoke the appearance of silhouetted faces with prominent eye-like forms. The scene has a dreamlike quality.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1947

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1986.43.77

    Not on view