Untitled (brown and gray) 1969

"Untitled (brown and gray)" is a 1969 work by abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. Known for his signature color-field paintings, Rothko often used two or three rectangular blocks of color on a canvas, with minimal detail or design. This painting features a horizontal division of dark brown and light gray, achieved through broad strokes and subtly nuanced tones. The simplicity of the composition evokes a sense of contemplative stillness, characteristic of Rothko's later works.