Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Mark Rothko. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1961 oil on canvas painting by Mark Rothko is a characteristic example of his abstract style.
Subject & Meaning
The work features three horizontal bands of color: a pale upper stripe, a thick black middle section, and a dark lower area. The colors appear heavy and solid, with no discernible shapes or details within them.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Rothko's use of impasto, with thick, textured brushstrokes, particularly evident in the upper white stripe, creating a tactile effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art, representing Rothko's contribution to the American abstract expressionism movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mark Rothko ( ROTH-koh; Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz until 1940; September 25, 1903 – February 25, 1970) was a Latvian-born American abstract painter.
