Nude Bathers at the Beach 

"Nude Bathers at the Beach" is an early work by abstract expressionist artist Mark Rothko. While often associated with his later color-field paintings, Rothko's earlier works show a more figurative style. This artwork depicts several figures in a loose, gestural manner, suggesting a beach scene through the use of muted tones and blurred outlines. While Rothko's signature color fields and emotive use of color are already evident in the work, this piece marks a transition from his earlier figurative work to his later, more abstract creations.