Untitled [verso]

c. 1944/1946

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image displays elongated horizontal lines and gentle curves to create an abstract composition. The central element resembles a slender submarine with open portals. Below, a circular swirl resembles the texture of a fossil or seashell. The background features soft lines that evoke waves or the seabed, with lighter and darker shades and bright orange strokes adding contrast and vibrancy to the sandy-colored surface.
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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: 53.5 x 71.8 cm (21 1/16 x 28 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.234.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a collection of organic and geometric shapes with vertical, curved, and intersecting lines. The artwork features shapes that resemble human-like figures with elongated necks and bulbous heads. Muted colors, including black, gray, and earthy tones, are used to add depth to the forms. Drips, smudges, and layered brushstrokes are also present, contributing to the texture of the scene.

Untitled [recto]

Mark Rothko

1944

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black crayon: MARK ROTHKO

Wikidata ID

Q64595527

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