: Despite their "grandiose" size, Rothko painted these large works to be very "human and intimate". He believed that when a viewer stands close to a large picture, they are "in it" rather than simply commanding it from the outside.
No. 9 (Dark Over Light Earth/Violet and Yellow in Rose) [Mark Rothko]
: He aimed for an almost religious experience for the viewer, seeking to eliminate all "obstacles" (like recognizable figures or symbols) between the painter’s idea and the observer. How to View It To experience the work as the artist intended:
: Active borders of dark red corral the central shapes, creating a tension between the fields of color.
Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org
: The shift to darker palettes in the mid-1950s—exemplified by this work—represented a "deepening of feeling" as he wrestled with humanity’s essentially tragic nature.
For more detailed technical analysis or to see where his works are currently exhibited, you can check the archives of Christie's or WikiArt .
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