Abstract Composition in Black [verso]

Mark Rothko

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Mark Rothko

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

The image displays an arrangement of swirling lines and amorphous shapes in shades of purple, red, black, and gray. The composition contains overlapping forms and fluid brush strokes that may bring to mind a figure draped in cloth or swirling clouds.
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The image shows flowing lines and curves forming an abstract composition. In the center is a reclining figure with a face and flowing hair. Swirling patterns and bold, dark strokes convey movement and depth. Above the figure are bold red and blue brushstrokes creating a dynamic backdrop. The colors and forms suggest abstract ideas while maintaining connections to human and artistic forms.

Female Figure Reclining [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

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Wikidata ID

Q64596419

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