Trees Near Stone Wall and Shed

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a rustic fence with intricate patterns resembling stones or foliage. A tall tree trunk stands behind the fence, surrounded by organic shapes resembling thin trees or bushes. The horizon is obscured by the trees and fence lines. The drawing features expressive pencil strokes forming structured elements and abstract forms of nature. The color palette consists of varying shades of pencil gray on a neutral paper background, emphasizing the hand-drawn quality of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.2 x 15.3 cm (4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.266

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596102

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