City Street

1933

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a series of repeating arches in an architectural structure, likely an elevated railway or covered walkway. The view is from within the structure, with details of the supporting girders visible on the right and arches receding to the left. There is no visible horizon, as the view is enclosed by structural elements. The drawing is monochromatic, with detailed pencil strokes emphasizing contrasts between light and dark to define forms. The palette is a muted grayscale, reflecting the pencil medium. Light and shadow interplay enhance the architectural form and depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and chalk on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.7 x 35 cm (17 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.190

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite on mat: MRothko[witz)

Wikidata ID

Q64595420

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