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Abstract Composition in Purple, Blue, Pink, Black, and Gray

c. 1944

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image consists of swirling, curved lines and angular shapes forming an abstract composition. A central circular swirl and triangular forms are featured. Rounded red shapes appear on the left, and intersecting dark lines are present on the canvas. Soft washes of purple and pink cover the entire piece.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and black ink, brush and black ink, and graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

overall: 53.3 x 37.7 cm (21 x 14 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1986.43.228
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595519

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