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Entrance to Subway
Entrance to Subway' from 1938 is one of Mark Rothko's works depicting scenes from the New York subway. Although Rothko did not create a series of paintings about the subway, this motif appeared repeatedly in his early work. The painting portrays the alienation of urban life, addressing themes of isolation and loneliness in the urban chaos. The figures are elongated, reminiscent of Milton Avery's style, who influenced Rothko's early work. The piece combines an expressionist style with elements of 1930s social realism.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Mark Rothko
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Date of birth and death
September 25, 1903 – February 25, 1970
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Natinality
American
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Style
Abstract expressionism, color field painting
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Significant works
Seagram Murals, Rothko Chapel paintings, No. 6 (Violet, Green and Red), multiform paintings
Information about the work
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Year:
1938
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Execution technique:
Oil on canvas
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Location:
Private collection
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Theme:
urban life, subway, alienation, loneliness, expressionism, social realism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting sketches the atmosphere of estrangement and superficial relationships among people in the urban space. It shows daily routine and anonymity, emphasizing emotional fatigue and alienation.
The key to interpreting the work
The work should be interpreted as an expression of emotional perception of urban space and a critique of social life during the Great Depression, giving it a metaphorical dimension.See other works by this artist
