The artwork is titled “Four Darks in Red” and was created by the artist Mark Rothko in 1958. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and is categorized within the abstract genre. It is currently housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art located in New York City, NY, US.
“Four Darks in Red” features a composition dominated by large fields of color, in this case, varying shades of dark hues interspersed with deep red tones. The artwork exemplifies Rothko’s signature style of using stacked rectangular forms with blurred, indistinct edges. The colors appear to float and interact within the confines of the canvas, creating a sense of depth and contemplation. The blocks of darker hues juxtaposed with the rich reds evoke an emotional response, encouraging prolonged viewing and introspection within the viewer. Rothko’s meticulous application of oil paint gives the surface a subtle texture, enhancing the profound visual experience the artwork offers.
