No. 2
Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970)
Mark Rothko mastered Color Field painting with the Seagram Murals. Discover the emotional power of his iconic abstract works today.
Visual Composition
The painting No. 2 is an abstract piece featuring various shapes and colors. The composition presents a collection of red and orange hues, interspersed with some blue elements.
The work has a somewhat chaotic appearance, created through what appears to be a collage of different pieces of artwork. This arrangement results in an intricate design and unique color combinations.
About this artwork
- Title: No. 2
- Artist: Mark Rothko
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: formal composition , color theory impact
- Color palette: Dark
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: art collector , contemporary art , abstract expressionism
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Red, orange, and blue color combinations
- Artist: Mark Rothko
- Subject or theme: Abstract shapes and colors