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Abstract Composition in Blue, Gray, Green, Black, and Red

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays flowing curved lines and straight lines with blotches of color, creating an abstract composition. Swirls, crescent shapes, and vertical elements are also present. The color palette includes blues, earth tones, and occasional reds.

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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: 53.3 x 38 cm (21 x 14 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1986.43.184
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595410

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