Untitled

1947

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 69.9 x 97.8 cm (27 1/2 x 38 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.82

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1903-1970]; his estate; consigned 1970 to (Marlborough Gallery, Inc., New York); transferred 1977 back to the artist's estate;[1] transferred 1979 to The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc., New York; gift 1986 to NGA.
[1] For a detailed discussion of the transactions surrounding the Rothko estate see Lee Seldes, Legacy of Mark Rothko, New York, 1978.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1992

  • American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1992: 311, repro.

1998

  • Anfam, David. Mark Rothko: The Works on Canvas: Catalogue Raisonné. New Haven and London, 1998: no. 330, repro.

Inscriptions

upper left reverse: MARK ROTHKO; lower left reverse, inverted: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q20194116

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