Untitled

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image displays meandering lines and overlapping shapes, creating an abstract visual with thin, sharp lines and rounded forms. The central focus includes a swirl resembling a shell or a spiral, and a wavy line of blue. To the left, a pink and brown shape arcs upward. On the right, an elongated white form stands beside a tall, vertical line resembling a plant stem. These elements collectively evoke movement and mystery within the abstract landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and brush and black ink over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.8 x 75.2 cm (22 3/8 x 29 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.211

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MARK ROTHKO; center verso in black crayon: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q64595498

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