The artwork, titled “No. 19,” was created by the artist Mark Rothko in 1949. This piece is executed in oil and belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement. Classified as an abstract genre, it is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The artwork features a dynamic composition dominated by vibrant hues of orange and red, intersected with patches of contrasting colors such as black, white, grey, and yellow. The fluent application of oil paint creates a visually engaging texture, embodying Rothko’s hallmark blending of shapes and colors. The abstract forms are seemingly placed in an intuitive manner, evoking a range of emotions and thoughts through their ambiguous and non-representational nature. Rothko’s mastery in manipulating color fields is evident in this composition, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the depth and emotive quality of the colors and forms.
