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Abstraction

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

This abstract composition features swirling lines, amorphous shapes, bold black strokes, and vivid red splashes across the canvas. There are two yellow circles, elongated black marks, and varied red and pink smudges. The fluid lines and washes of color suggest flowing movements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and black ink on pinkwove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

overall: 28.4 x 24 cm (11 3/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1986.43.209
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595494

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