Untitled (wharf)

1934

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a view from a slightly elevated angle, looking down at a landscape with a bridge or overpass at the center. A tall, slender lamppost is to the left, and expressive brushstrokes give a dynamic feel. The color palette includes earthy tones dominating the scene, with soft purples and greys in the sky. Green and brown tones are seen in the foreground, while abstract shapes represent a sky and waterway in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    opaque watercolor on construction paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.1 × 38.2 cm (12 1/4 × 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.607

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596522

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