Untitled (three girls in a landscape) 1933 - 1934

This 1933 - 1934 painting, Untitled (three girls in a landscape) by Mark Rothko, depicts three figures in an ambiguous landscape. The figures are rendered in loose, gestural brushstrokes, their forms obscured and barely discernible, suggesting a sense of mystery and introspection. The painting's soft, earthy palette, characterized by browns, yellows, and purples, creates a melancholic atmosphere, while the hazy, indistinct background evokes a sense of remoteness and isolation. Though it predates Rothko's renowned color field paintings, this work showcases early elements of his signature style, including an emphasis on emotion, form reduction, and the exploration of color as a primary expressive tool.