Color Test in Crimson, Black, and Umber

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a rectangular shape with a textured surface. The texture has a horizontal gradient from deep black on the left to rich red on the right. The design resembles a woven fabric, with a seamless color transition. The texture and colors suggest a vintage carpet or luxurious upholstery.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18.1 x 9.1 cm (7 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.20

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top verso in blue ink: CRIMSON ALIZARIN; across center verso in blue ink: BONE BLACK; across bottom verso in blue ink: RAW UMBER

Wikidata ID

Q64595641

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