- Mark Rothko (after), authorized offset on heavyweight smooth satin paper (250gsm approx.). - 1997. Copyright Mark Rothko. - Stamp on verso. - Size: 60 x 80cm. - Condition: Excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Mark Rothko (1903–1970) was a Latvian-born American painter and one of the leading figures of Abstract Expressionism, particularly within the Color Field movement. His work is characterized by large, luminous rectangles of color that appear to float and vibrate on the canvas, evoking deep emotional and spiritual responses rather than depicting recognizable forms. Rothko’s paintings explore the relationship between color, light, and human emotion, often aiming to convey themes of tragedy, ecstasy, and transcendence. Rothko’s mature style emerged in the late 1940s when he abandoned figurative art in favor of pure abstraction. Using layered washes of thin paint, he achieved a sense of depth and glowing intensity that made his compositions seem alive. His works invite contemplation and are often displayed in quiet, chapel-like settings to enhance their meditative impact. Today, Rothko’s paintings are among the most sought-after in the world. His works have achieved record-breaking prices at auction, with several surpassing $80 million USD. Collectors and museums value not only the aesthetic power of his canvases but also the philosophical depth behind them Rothko saw painting as a vehicle for expressing universal human emotions. Created during one of Rothko’s most celebrated periods, Untitled (Earth and Green) (1955) exemplifies his mastery of color and balance. The composition consists of two softly defined rectangular fields an earthy crimson tone over a deep greenish-black set against a hazy lavender background. The subtle transitions of hue and the glowing edges where colors meet create a sensation of quiet tension and introspection. Like much of Rothko’s work from the 1950s, this piece invites viewers into an intimate and contemplative experience. It reflects Rothko’s belief that color could act as a direct conduit to emotion, bypassing the need for form or narrative. Untitled (Earth and Green) remains a quintessential example of Rothko’s vision: simple in structure yet profound in emotional impact, bridging the gap between abstraction and the sublime. Artists of similar importance: Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Miro, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Lagasse, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Dalí, Ramos, Warhol, Lautrec, Klimt, Matisse, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, among others.