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Two Figures Seated on a Sofa

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image features blurred blocks of color and sweeping brushstrokes that form abstract shapes and lines across the canvas. These shapes suggest the outline of two figures seated on a couch. The abstract depiction creates a vague resemblance to a cozy domestic scene, with hints of vibrant colors for clothing such as blue, yellow, and red. The brushstrokes bring an impressionistic feel, focusing more on the essence of the figures than on detailed depiction.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.566
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596473

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