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Violet, Black, Orange, Yellow on White and Red
The painting represents a mature period in Rothko's work, characterized by expressive use of colored fields with soft edges set against white and red backgrounds. The composition creates a complex interplay of color and space, evoking emotional and spiritual sensations through simplicity of form and intensity of color.
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:
1949
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Theme:
color, emotions, abstraction, expressionism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting explores the spiritual and emotional aspects of colors, aiming to evoke a deep aesthetic experience in the viewer, characteristic of Rothko's color field painting.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the artwork, focus on the interaction of colors, their mutual relationships, and emotional impact rather than literal meanings of forms.See other works by this artist
