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Abstract Composition in Black, Gray, and Blue

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image contains rounded, swirling shapes and bold lines in black against a background of red and blue accents. It is framed by a border with curvilinear patterns. In the top left corner, a small rectangular shape holds a vertical red form. The right section of the image features black and brown lines resembling faces and eyes. The curved forms suggest natural elements like waves or clouds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.481
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596368

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