Abstraction [recto]

1944/1945

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts flowing lines and organic shapes against a background divided into pastel pink and turquoise sections. The central form resembles a floral bloom with wavy lines extending outward. On the left, there is a black curved line with an orb-like shape atop. On the right, there are orange and green arcs. The composition suggests movement and natural elements depicted abstractly.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and brush and black ink over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.1 x 36.7 cm (20 1/2 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.188.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image includes curving and sweeping lines and shapes, giving it an abstract quality. Wavy lines twist across the page, along with a cluster of rounded shapes resembling a flower. These elements are set against a background of light washes of color in shades of pink, blue, and gray. Smaller, darker squiggly lines are also present.

Abstract Composition in Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Gray [verso]

Mark Rothko

1944

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2012

  • Mark Rothko: Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Academy Art Museum, Easton, 2012, no catalogue.

Inscriptions

lower right in gray watercolor: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q64595416

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