Abstract Composition in Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, and Green [verso]

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image contains swirling curves and lines in a dynamic composition. The abstract design includes shapes resembling waves, clouds, or plants, with blue, pink, and green blending like watercolors. Thicker black and brown shapes create contrast, resembling a landscape from above. The combination of colors and forms conveys movement and energy reminiscent of natural formations in an abstract view.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.9 x 57.5 cm (15 5/16 x 22 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.183.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image features swirling lines and curved shapes. In the center, there are shapes resembling teardrops or eyes with circular forms at their core. On the right, there is a wavy, zigzag line. On the left, there are intricate, swirling patterns. The backdrop has soft gradients of brown and red colors.

Abstract Composition in Black, Gray, Pink, Orange, Blue, and Tan [recto]

Mark Rothko

1944

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595409

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