Cows in a Landscape

c. 1929

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a landscape seen from an elevated perspective. In the background, there is a high horizon with hazy blue and green tones. Below the horizon, there are blurred warm-colored shapes that could be buildings or a ridge. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. In the foreground, there are two animals (potentially sheep or goats) on green ground. Trees with blended shades of green and brown add to the impressionistic style. The color scheme consists of soft greens, blues, and earthy tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on heavy wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.9 x 53.4 cm (14 15/16 x 21 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.191

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595426

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