United (Blue, Yellow, Green on Red) (1954) by Mark Rothko

United (Blue, Yellow, Green on Red) - Mark Rothko - 1954

Artwork Information

TitleUnited (Blue, Yellow, Green on Red)
ArtistMark Rothko
Date1954
Mediumoil
Dimensions197.5 x 166.4 cm
Art MovementColor Field Painting
Current LocationWhitney Museum of American Art, New York City, NY, US

About United (Blue, Yellow, Green on Red)

The artwork “United (Blue, Yellow, Green on Red)”, created by Mark Rothko in 1954, is an oil painting that belongs to the Color Field Painting movement. This abstract work measures 197.5 x 166.4 cm and is housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, US.

In the artwork, Rothko presents a composition that emphasizes the emotive power of color. Dominated by three separate blocks of color—the serene blue at the top, the prominent yellow in the middle, and the grounding green at the bottom—the painting creates a visual dialogue against the understated red background. Rothko’s blending and layering techniques allow the colors to appear almost luminous, evoking deep emotional resonance. The simplicity and intensity of the color fields are characteristic of Rothko’s work, inviting viewers to contemplate the profound interplay between color, shape, and scale.

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