White over RedMark RothkoNone

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementColor Field Painting
  • Art periodLate Medieval

Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970)

Mark Rothko mastered Color Field painting with the Seagram Murals. Discover the emotional power of his iconic abstract works today.


About this artwork

  • Title: White over Red
  • Artist: Mark Rothko
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Period: Late Medieval
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Purpose: Statement
  • Keywords: red and white art, minimalist painting, geometric abstraction
  • Color intensity: Vivid

Quick Facts

  • Notable elements: Rectangular blocks
  • Location: Art Gallery of Ontario
  • Artist: Mark Rothko
  • Artistic style: Abstract Expressionism
  • Year: 1957
  • Title: White over Red

Questions & Answers

At what size is "White over Red" recommended to be printed?

A medium reproduction is suggested for "White over Red" by Mark Rothko. Size can be adjusted while keeping the proportions.

Who is the author of "White over Red", and in which movement?

Mark Rothko created "White over Red" within the Color Field Painting movement.

Where does "White over Red" by Mark Rothko sit in art history?

The art-historical classification of "White over Red" by Mark Rothko is Color Field Painting, in the Late-Medieval period.

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