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Abstract Composition in Black, Brown, and Orange

c. 1944/1946

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts an abstract composition with various forms and lines. There is an oval shape outlined in red on the left side and vertical narrow forms with undulating lines on the right. The lines intersect and weave across the canvas. The background has neutral tones, creating a textured appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and brush and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

overall: 56.5 x 39.1 cm (22 1/4 x 15 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1986.43.185
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595411

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