No. 16Mark RothkoNone

  • MalemiddelOil On Canvas
  • MedietypeWallArt
  • KunstretningAbstract Expressionism
  • KunstperiodeModern

Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970)

Amerikansk abstrakt ekspressionist kendt for lysende, lagdelte farvefeltmalerier med bløde kanter og store, rektangulære farveflader.

Visual Composition and Color

The painting features a vast expanse of cadmium yellow that dominates the canvas. This central field is punctuated by a horizontal stripe of muted pink located on the left side. In the upper right corner, a subtle sliver of emerald green provides a chromatic counterpoint to the primary hues. The surface is characterized by a matte finish, appearing devoid of visible brushstrokes or texture.

The composition is defined by the following elements:

Technical Execution

The artist utilized a technique known as color field painting to convey emotion through pure color. This was achieved by applying thin layers of oil paint onto the canvas. These layers were meticulously blended to create seamless gradations that appear to dissolve into one another. The resulting surface is remarkably matte, a deliberate choice intended to minimize visual distractions and prioritize the perceptual experience of color and form.


Om dette kunstværk

  • Titel: No. 16
  • Kunstner: Mark Rothko
  • Format: Tall
  • Ophavsretlig status: Ophavsretligt beskyttet
  • Bevægelse: Abstract Expressionism
  • Medie: Oil On Canvas
  • Medietype: WallArt
  • Farvepalette: Vivid
  • Anvendelse: Accent
  • Nøgleord: luminous color layers, matte oil texture, muted pink stripe

Hurtige fakta

  • Dimensions: 8’ 10 5/8″ x 9′ 9 1⁄4″
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Location: MoMA
  • Movement: Abstract Expressionism
  • Artistic style: Color Field Painting
  • Year: 1958

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvor høj er kontrasten i "No. 16" af Mark Rothko?

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"No. 16" af Mark Rothko tilhører Abstract Expressionism-bevægelsen. Denne bevægelse giver den stilistiske kontekst for værket.

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