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Landscape with Trees

Mark Rothko

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Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a forested area. The perspective is from within or at the edge of the forest, looking at a small structure within the trees. The drawing is composed of black ink lines representing trees, bushes, and the structure. There is no color, only line work. More trees can be seen in the distance, adding depth to the composition. The sketch lacks shading and has a minimalist style, highlighting simplicity and spontaneity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

overall: 21.5 x 27.9 cm (8 7/16 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1986.56.386
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596259

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