Mark Rothko

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

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  • The image displays swirling lines and shapes layered upon one another, with abstract qualities. Curved and circular forms in blue and red intermingle with sharp black outlines, resembling objects like vases or connected gears. The color usage is bold, with blue and red suggesting water or fire, while the background is a muted, earthy tone. This creates a sense of organized chaos.

    Untitled [verso]

    Mark Rothko

    c. 1944/1946

    Watercolor, gouache, and pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper  Accession ID  1986.43.189.b

    Not on view
  • The image showcases an abstract composition with a combination of lines and shapes, including diagonal strokes, curved arcs, and rectangular forms. At the center is a cross-like figure intertwined with red and blue hues. The surrounding elements resemble pathways, circuitry, and a splash or ripple shape. The overall imagery can be seen as an abstract landscape or a depiction of a surreal, technology-infused world.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    c. 1944/1946

    Watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper  Accession ID  1986.43.224

    Not on view
  • The image shows flowing and elongated lines that curve across the canvas, with smaller shapes scattered throughout. Additionally, there is a central form resembling a flowing figure or ribbon-like entity, and a bold blue circle in the upper right corner. The composition creates a surreal landscape with shapes that may evoke trees or figures under a dreamlike sky.

    Untitled [recto]

    Mark Rothko

    c. 1944/1946

    Pen and brush and black ink and transparent watercolor on wove paper  Accession ID  1986.43.189.a

    Not on view
  • The image displays swirling lines and geometric shapes in various colors. Curved lines in blue, red, and black intersect with gray and yellow backgrounds. Angular elements and textured surfaces with small dotted patterns are also present.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Watercolor, ink, and graphite on watercolor paper  Accession ID  1986.43.221

    Not on view
  • The image contains curved lines and circular shapes converging towards the center with a vertical streak. The composition evokes familiar objects such as a tree trunk or flowing river. Earthy tones and diffused colors surround the central section. Bright accents and shadowy figures are interspersed throughout the canvas.

    Abstraction

    Mark Rothko

    c. 1944/1945

    Watercolor, brush and black ink, and gouache on wove paper  Accession ID  1986.43.225

    Not on view
  • The image is an abstract artwork featuring swirling lines and geometric shapes intersecting and overlapping across the canvas. Curving lines resemble waves, while circular forms could be wheels or eyes. A central section is delineated by a golden hue and might evoke a celestial object like the sun. Blue and gray tones at the bottom edge suggest sand or a shoreline, creating a dreamy seascape effect.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Watercolor, tempera, and ink on paper  Accession ID  1986.43.212

    Not on view
  • The image contains various shapes and bold lines that intersect and overlap on the canvas. It is an abstract piece with elements hinting at familiar forms like circular and triangular shapes. Swirls of color including blues, greens, and reds merge into a fluid background. Black brushstrokes appear swiftly applied, reminiscent of calligraphic writing or furrows in the sand, adding complexity to the composition.

    Untitled [verso]

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Watercolor and brush and black ink on wove paper  Accession ID  1986.43.180.b

    Not on view
  • The image shows a series of intersecting curved and straight lines. In the center is a large circular form with radiating lines, surrounded by various shapes. At the bottom, there are vertical and angled lines with orange and blue shades.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Watercolor and charcoal on paper  Accession ID  1986.43.222

    Not on view
  • The image depicts flowing lines and swirling shapes creating an abstract composition. A horizontal band of blue runs across the image. Curved and jagged forms resemble waves or mountains. Dark figures appear alongside organic shapes resembling feathers or leaves. Bold orange-red lines contrast with softer, muted tones. The arrangement of shapes and lines may evoke patterns found in nature.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Watercolor, ink, and graphite on watercolor paper  Accession ID  1986.43.217

    Not on view
  • The image displays a complex composition of swirling lines and curves creating an abstract design on the canvas. Bold, flowing lines form a sense of motion with circular shapes scattered throughout. Some lines converge into shapes that could evoke features of a face or body, suggesting abstract representations of human-like figures within the design.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Ink on paper hinged to cardboard  Accession ID  1986.43.181

    Not on view
  • The image shows swirling lines and bold strokes creating an abstract composition. The lines twist across the canvas, along with patches of dense black. The abstract elements evoke natural forms such as vines or smoke.

    Untitled [recto]

    Mark Rothko

    1944/1945

    Brush and black ink on wove paper  Accession ID  1986.43.180.a

    Not on view
  • The image contains an abstract composition with a central swirling circular shape intersected by dynamic, curving red lines that extend throughout the canvas. The shapes suggest fish-like forms with tails and fins outlined with various lines. The circular forms evoke a sense of spirals or eyeglass lenses, creating a perception of movement, similar to the turning of a wheel or an eye, surrounded by a rich earth-toned background.

    Untitled

    Mark Rothko

    c. 1944

    Watercolor, gouache, and brush and black ink on wove paper  Accession ID  1986.43.216

    Not on view