- Mark Rothko (after), authorized offset on smooth satin paper (250gsm approx.). - Copyright Kate Rothko Prizel & Christopher Rothko. - Stamp on verso. - Size: 60 x 100cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Mark Rothko (1903–1970) was an American painter and a leading figure of Abstract Expressionism, best known for his luminous color-field paintings that evoke deep emotion through simplicity and scale. Rather than depicting recognizable subjects, Rothko sought to express universal human feelings tragedy, ecstasy, and transcendence through large, floating rectangles of color that seem to pulse with inner light. His meditative compositions invite quiet contemplation and emotional immersion, turning painting into an experience rather than an object. Rothko’s works are among the most sought-after in modern art. His paintings have achieved record prices, with several surpassing $80 million at auction, reflecting their powerful influence and timeless appeal. One of his most striking mid-century works, No. 37 (Red) (1956), consists of softly blended rectangular fields of crimson, rose, and orange hues. The subtle transitions of tone and texture create a sense of warmth and tension, conveying both serenity and intensity. The work exemplifies Rothko’s mature style pure color as emotion where the surface becomes a gateway to the spiritual. Artists of similar importance: Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Lautrec, Klimt, Basquiat, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Matisse, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Haring, Dalí, among others.