Untitled (bathers on the beach) [recto]

1934

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

This is a painting of two abstract figures on a beach. It portrays two blurry and indistinct figures reclining on a warm-toned beach, with one figure in shades of brown and beige and the other in white and blue hues. The background features a softly blended sky and sea, with subtle variations of turquoise transitioning to a muted gray. The composition showcases a loose and fluid watercolor style, with soft edges and a dreamy quality, suggesting a peaceful beach scene. The style is similar to Winslow Homer.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.5 × 39.1 cm (11 1/4 × 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.600.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a watercolor painting of a man playing a stringed musical instrument. The man is depicted from the waist up, situated at an angle. He has dark eyes, short brown hair, and wears a teal garment. The background consists of blurred earthy and muted tones in an abstract style. The painting appears to be done in a spontaneous and impressionistic manner.

Man Playing a Stringed Instrument [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596512

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