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Untitled

1969

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays a large solid rectangular shape with a dark blue hue bordered by a thin off-white margin. The blue dominates the composition, resembling a serene night sky or a deep ocean viewed from above. The edges of the rectangle have a slightly uneven texture, suggesting a hand-painted quality. The simplicity and boldness of the color and shape highlight the abstract nature of the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

ink on paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.43.294
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595607

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