Mountains and Lake [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills and various types of foliage. The horizon is situated in the upper third of the composition, with hills in muted browns and greens stretching across. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, evoking an impressionistic style. The color palette includes vibrant greens, bright yellows, earthy browns, soft blues, and hints of pink. A path or stream cuts through the foreground in soft blue, contrasting with the surrounding earth tones. In the distance, the hills lead to the sky with wisps of color.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 15.2 cm (6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.300.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image displays an array of soft, swirling shapes and lines that create movement. The abstract arrangement includes overlapping, curved forms in blue, green, and brown tones. The colors blend gently, with green spirals over a brown patch that resembles sand.

Untitled [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596149

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