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Abstract Composition

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays swirling shapes and curved lines on a dark background. In the center, a serpentine figure is intertwined, with an eye-like shape near its head. Surrounding the central form are green organic shapes. Below, a cluster of circular forms with spirals inside them is present. The composition includes cross-like marks throughout.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.491
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596379

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