Untitled

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows an array of shapes with swirling, concentric lines forming a central figure resembling an hourglass or a double-ended teardrop. The composition includes smaller, irregular shapes scattered throughout. To the right, a brown teardrop-like shape leans into the composition, resembling a flowing fluid. Dynamic lines and splattered red marks at the bottom evoke spilled liquid or paint drips.
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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: 70.2 x 54.2 cm (27 5/8 x 21 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.220

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in red ink: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q64595510

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