Primeval Landscape (1945) by Mark Rothko

Primeval Landscape - Mark Rothko - 1945

Artwork Information

TitlePrimeval Landscape
ArtistMark Rothko
Date1945
Art MovementSurrealism

About Primeval Landscape

The artwork titled “Primeval Landscape,” created by Mark Rothko in 1945, is classified within the Surrealism art movement and belongs to the figurative genre.

The artwork presents a complex composition, blending abstract forms and dynamic lines against an earthy hued background. It features elongated, organic shapes and vivid contrasts, most notably the bright red figure on the left side. The interplay of whimsical and structured elements evokes a sense of mysterious, unreal terrain, with hints of surreal and otherworldly plant life. Rothko’s meticulous use of varied textures and muted colors adds depth, inviting contemplation on the primeval and the subconscious.

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