The artwork titled “Black in Deep Red” was created by Mark Rothko in 1957. Executed in oil, the piece is a notable example of the Color Field Painting movement and embodies the abstract genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 176.2 x 136.5 cm.
The artwork features three horizontally stacked, roughly rectangular fields of color. Dominating the composition are two large black fields, separated by a narrower band of red at the bottom. The textured application of color, combined with the diffused and blurred edges, creates a subtle interplay of light and form. The rich contrasts and depth evoke profound emotional resonance, characteristic of Rothko’s explorations within Color Field Painting. The overall effect is one of contemplative intensity, inviting the viewer to immerse in the meditative quality of expansive color.
