Yellow, Cherry, Orange (1947) by Mark Rothko

Yellow, Cherry, Orange - Mark Rothko - 1947

Artwork Information

TitleYellow, Cherry, Orange
ArtistMark Rothko
Date1947
Mediumoil
Dimensions173 x 107 cm
Art MovementColor Field Painting

About Yellow, Cherry, Orange

The artwork “Yellow, Cherry, Orange” by Mark Rothko, created in 1947, is a quintessential example of the Color Field Painting movement. This abstract piece was executed using oil as the medium and measures 173 by 107 centimeters. Rothko’s distinctive use of color and form comes together to create a composition that resonates with emotional intensity and contemplative depth, typical of the artist’s oeuvre.

The artwork consists of bold blocks of color that appear to float against a muted background. Dominant hues of yellow, red, and orange define the composition, bleeding into each other at the edges and creating a sense of dynamic interaction. These rectangular color fields are layered and juxtaposed, inviting the viewer to experience the painting’s shifting planes and visual weight. Despite the simplicity of form, the intensities and subtleties of the colors employed imbue the painting with a profound sensory effect, characteristic of Rothko’s desire to evoke complex human emotions through his art. The soft, feathered edges of the color planes seem to pulsate and move, suggesting an inner light and depth that transcend the physical boundaries of the canvas.

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