Untitled (woman under tree) [reverse]

1937/1938

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image features curving lines and overlapping shapes in an abstract composition. The primary form suggests a figure with a curved left arm reaching over its head. Dynamic brushstrokes create the illusion of a face. Earthy tones combined with green and red hues evoke a forest scene or figure intertwined with nature. Familiar forms like trees or figures are tentatively defined.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on hardboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 41.9 cm (12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.649.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

Untitled (vase of flowers) [obverse]

Mark Rothko

1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1903-1970]; his estate; transferred 1979 to The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc., New York; gift 1986 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q20193156

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