Orange over Violet 1968

"Orange over Violet" is a 1968 work by the American abstract expressionist artist, Mark Rothko. The artwork is a classic example of Rothko's color field painting style, which utilizes large blocks of color to evoke emotion. The painting features a simple composition of five horizontal bands of color, each with a subtle gradient, ranging from a muted grey to a deep orange. The focus on color and the absence of realistic imagery invites viewers to contemplate the power of color itself.