Untitled

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 78.1 x 56.3 cm (30 3/4 x 22 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.216

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top verso in black crayon upside down: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q64595505

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