“Rothko by Newman,” created by Barnett Newman, is an Expressionist portrait housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. This piece epitomizes the artist’s ability to capture the essence of his subject with minimalistic yet evocative brushstrokes.
The artwork features a minimalist portrait using fluid, abstract lines to convey the facial features of the subject. The use of grayscale tones adds depth and contrast, gently highlighting elements such as glasses, nose, and mouth while still maintaining an ethereal and indistinct quality. The overall composition appears spontaneous yet deliberate, employing broad, sweeping strokes interspersed with more concentrated areas of detail. The simplicity of the lines combined with the selective use of shadow creates an evocative and captivating depiction, typical of the Expressionist genre.
