Untitled [recto]

c. 1944/1946

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows swirling and undulating lines and shapes in blue, gray, and white against a soft background. The central shape is elongated vertically, with curvilinear elements on either side. Accents of red, yellow, and black add contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55 x 75.5 cm (21 5/8 x 29 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.210.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows fluid, curved lines and bold, looping shapes on a muted background. The interplay of black, blue, and red lines curve gracefully across the piece. The shapes resemble musical notes or dancing figures on a soft, neutral backdrop, suggesting movement and rhythm. The elements come together in a wispy, dynamic manner.

Untitled [verso]

Mark Rothko

1944

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1998

  • Sea Change, The Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, New York, 1998, no catalogue number.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MARK ROTHKO; upper right in black crayon: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q64595496

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