Untitled

1942

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is composed of swirling and curved lines forming an abstract scene. A large creature-like form with a long, curved neck and clawed foot appears on the right side, resembling a bird. On the left side, there is a humanoid shape with broad, circular segments. The texture of the painting suggests a feathery or cloud-like substance. Repeating wave-like lines create a sense of movement in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.9 x 33.2 cm (18 7/8 x 13 1/16 in.)
    framed: 52.2 x 37.5 x 5.2 cm (20 9/16 x 14 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.123

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1903-1970]; his estate; consigned 1970 to (Marlborough Gallery, Inc., New York); transferred 1977 back to the artist's estate;[1] transferred 1979 to The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc., New York; gift 1986 to NGA.
[1] For a detailed discussion of the transactions surrounding the Rothko estate see Lee Seldes, Legacy of Mark Rothko, New York, 1978.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1992

  • American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1992: 295, repro.

1998

  • Anfam, David. Mark Rothko: The Works on Canvas: Catalogue Raisonné. New Haven and London, 1998: no. 202, repro.

Inscriptions

right reverse, sideways: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q20193437

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