The artwork titled “No. 4” was created by Mark Rothko in 1964, employing a mixed technique on canvas. This piece, associated with the Minimalism art movement, measures 264.1 x 226.5 cm and falls within the genre of abstract art.
In “No. 4,” Rothko employs large, almost monochromatic fields of color that evoke profound emotional responses. The canvas is dominated by deep, smoky hues, suggesting layers of subtle variations and interplays of darkness. The somber and contemplative atmosphere of the artwork is characteristic of Rothko’s late period, where he often favored darker palettes to evoke a sense of introspection and existential depth. The minimalist approach, with its emphasis on purity of form and subtly modulated colors, serves to draw the viewer into a meditative state, where the boundaries between the self and the artwork blur.
