Untitled [verso] 1944 - 1945

"Untitled [verso]" is a watercolor painting created by the prominent Abstract Expressionist artist Mark Rothko between 1944 and 1945. This artwork features a vibrant palette of colors, with bold strokes of black and thick lines contrasting against washes of blue, green, and red. It is considered an early example of Rothko's experimentation with abstract forms and a departure from his earlier figurative works. The abstract composition and expressive brushwork are characteristic of Rothko's signature style, which would later evolve to focus on large-scale, multiform rectangles of color. This work reflects the tumultuous period during which it was created and provides a glimpse into the development of Rothko's artistic vocabulary.