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Mark Rothko Art

American, 1903-1970
Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970) was an American painter of Russian Jewish descent. Although Rothko himself refused to adhere to any art movement, he is generally identified as an abstract expressionist. After spending two years at Yale University, he found the Yale community to be elitist and racist. He started a satirical magazine with friend Aaron Director, The Yale Saturday Evening Pest, which lampooned the school's stuffy, bourgeois tone. Despite being a diligent student, he dropped out and moved to New York City where he discovered his interest in art-making through the Art Students League of New York and Parsons The New School for Design. Through a number of stylistic evolutions and artistic influences, Rothko eventually began to define the signature work in color field studies for which he is now most famous. In 1936, Rothko began writing a book, never completed, about similarities in the art of children and the work of modern painters. According to Rothko, the work of modernists, influenced by primitive art, could be compared to that of children in that "child art transforms itself into primitivism, which is only the child producing a mimicry of himself." In this manuscript, he observed that "the fact that one usually begins with drawing is already academic. We start with color."
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"Mark Rothko 1903 - 1970" Book 1987
By Mark Rothko
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare copy of "Mark Rothko 1903 - 1970" book, circa 1996. The book is in very good vintage condition with no torn or missing pages and contains 94 full color plates and 15 black-and-w...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Mark Rothko Art

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Paper

Yellow, Blue, Orange (1955) By Mark Rothko
By Mark Rothko
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Yellow, Blue, Orange (1955) By Mark Rothko 1988 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 39 x 27.5 inches ( 99 x 70 cm ) Image Size: 27.5 x 18 inches ( 70 x 46 cm ) Edition Size: ...
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1980s Contemporary Mark Rothko Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Untitled, 1969 By Mark Rothko
By Mark Rothko
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Untitled, 1969 By Mark Rothko 1998 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 47.5 x 35.5 inches ( 121 x 90 cm ) Image Size: 41.25 x 32.25 inches ( 105 x 82 cm ) Edition Size: Unknown
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1960s Contemporary Mark Rothko Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Blue & Gray By Mark Rothko
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Located in Dubai, Dubai
Blue & Gray By Mark Rothko 2015 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 39.5 x 27.5 inches ( 100 x 70 cm ) Image Size: 27.5 x 25 inches ( 70 x 64 cm ) Edition Size: 800
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2010s Contemporary Mark Rothko Art

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Lithograph, Offset

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Find a wide variety of authentic Mark Rothko art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mark Rothko in lithograph, offset print and more. Not every interior allows for large Mark Rothko art, so small editions measuring 29 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Michael David, Kenneth Noland, and Friedel Dzubas. Mark Rothko art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,500 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $7,500.
Questions About Mark Rothko Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Mark Rothko is so famous due to his influence on modern art. He is best known for his color field paintings, which have regions of color and helped to move abstract art further away from traditional notions of representation. Rothko's works served as inspiration for numerous contemporary artists, including Robert Ryman, Bill Viola, Cleve Gray, Glenys Cour and Lisa Nankivil. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Mark Rothko art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    How much a Mark Rothko painting is worth depends on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2012, his painting Orange, Red, Yellow sold for over $86 million at auction in New York City. Rothko was an American painter of Russian Jewish descent. Although he refused to adhere to any art movement, he is generally identified as an Abstract Expressionist. Through a number of stylistic evolutions and artistic influences, Rothko eventually began to define his signature work in color field studies, for which he is now most famous. If you own a Rothko, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can aid you in the valuation process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Abstract Expressionist art.

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