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Mark Rothko is an American artist best known for his work in the abstract expressionist movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Rothko’s most well-known works include his composition of square shapes with glowing colors. Browse a selection of authentic Mark Rothko art on 1stDibs.
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Mark Tobey, Rebus Letter
By Mark Tobey
Located in New York, NY
This ink drawing and writing by Mark Tobey also has writing in another hand, in pencil. The dimensions are for the sheet of paper.
Provenance: Willard Gallery, New York, NY.
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Summer Joy, Abstract Expressionist Color Aquatint by Mark Tobey
By Mark Tobey
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mark Tobey, American (1890 - 1976) - Summer Joy, Year: 1971, Medium: Color Aquatint, signed, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: 10/96, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.75 inches, Frame Si...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Of Time and Age - Etching by Mark Tobey - 1970s
By Mark Tobey
Located in Roma, IT
Of Time and Age is an artwork realized by Mark Tobey in 1975. Etching on wove paper. Signed and numbered 139/150. Published by Baukunst Galerie, Köln. Prov. Coll Jorg Kees. Sheet 65 ...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Transformation, Abstract Expressionist Screenprint by Mark Tobey
By Mark Tobey
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mark Tobey, American (1890 - 1976) - Transformation, Year: circa 1970, Medium: Screenprint on Richard de Bas, signed, numbered and titled in pencil, Edition: AP, Image Size: 15.75 ...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Sonata, Abstract Expressionist Screenprint by Mark Tobey
By Mark Tobey
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mark Tobey, American (1890 - 1976) - Sonata, Year: 1975, Medium: Screenprint on Richard Des Bas, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 100, Image Size: 16 x 19.5 inches, Size: 21...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Impromptu, Abstract Expressionist Poster by Mark Tobey
By Mark Tobey
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mark Tobey, American (1890 - 1976) - Impromptu, Year: circa 1970, Medium: Poster, Size: 28.25 x 19.75 in. (71.76 x 50.17 cm)
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset


