Untitled (c.1944 – c.1945) by Mark Rothko

Untitled - Mark Rothko - c.1944 - c.1945

Artwork Information

TitleUntitled
ArtistMark Rothko
Datec.1944 - c.1945
Art MovementSurrealism
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Untitled

The artwork “Untitled” is attributed to the esteemed artist Mark Rothko, dating from approximately 1944 to 1945. It represents a period in which Rothko’s style was associated with Surrealism, an art movement characterized by the exploration of subconscious imagery. Although Rothko is more widely known for his contributions to Abstract Expressionism, this work hails from a distinctly earlier phase of his oeuvre. The piece belongs to the abstract genre and is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York, United States.

The artwork consists of biomorphic shapes and forms on a muted, earthen-toned background. The composition is marked by certain figures that suggest organic entities, having qualities reminiscent of corporeal elements or natural formations. The colors are predominantly soft with instances of more vivid hues, primarily reds and oranges, used sparingly but with intention. Mark Rothko’s skill in layering and blending is evident, creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere that aligns with the surrealistic intentions of the movement he was engaging with at the time. This piece evokes a sense of otherworldliness while remaining anchored in the emotions and psyche, a feature typical of Rothko’s approach to art during this period of his artistic journey.

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