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View of a Street in an Urban Landscape

mid-1930s

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image features jagged lines and shapes in deep blues, rich purples, and bright reds. Dark, undefined shapes form an abstract composition resembling a cityscape with towering buildings. The shifting hues and fluid transitions create a road-like structure with elements that could be interpreted as trees and buildings. The abstract painting evokes urban scenes, capturing the energy of city life in an expressive style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor on construction paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

sheet: 27.94 x 22.23 cm (11 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1986.56.592
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2012

Mark Rothko: Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Academy Art Museum, Easton, 2012, no catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64596503

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