Abstract Composition in Blue, Black, Red, and Yellow [verso]

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

This abstract image features a variety of shapes and lines that intertwine with soft and dynamic motions. Central to the composition is a large gray circle surrounded by overlapping looping lines. Nearby, there is a striking red circle next to a swirling pink shape. Wisps of blue and white patches spread across the upper portion of the image. Intricate black lines meander across the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and black ink, and brush and blackink over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.2 x 37.9 cm (20 15/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.177.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image features meandering lines and amorphous shapes in an abstract composition. The lines twist and curve, with areas suggesting faces or masks. It includes blue, peach, grey, brown, and cream tones, with a black spider-like figure in the lower right. The piece evokes an abstract landscape or fantastical storyboard.

Abstract Composition in Brown, Green, Blue, Black, and Orange [recto]

Mark Rothko

1944

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595394

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