Untitled (Study for Seagram Murals) [verso] 1958 - 1959

This study, created by Mark Rothko between 1958 and 1959, is a preparatory drawing for his famous Seagram Murals. The drawing features a minimalist aesthetic, typical of Rothko's style, with barely visible rectangular shapes sketched on a field of reddish-brown. This piece provides insight into Rothko's creative process, as he worked to create his large-scale abstract works. The study's muted color palette and geometric forms contribute to its evocative and contemplative nature.