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Untitled

1968

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image features a large rectangular shape in deep black shades surrounded by a border of uneven edges in dark red and hints of purple. The central form is abstract with an immersive darkness. The irregular borders add to the abstract nature with a contrasting aura around the solid expanse within.

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Artwork overview

Medium

acrylic on paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.43.236
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595530

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