Untitled (two women before a cityscape) 1936 - 1937

Mark Rothko's "Untitled (Two Women Before a Cityscape)" is a painting from the period 1936-1937. It shows two women in a stylized cityscape, with a distinctive use of color and flatness. The women are depicted with simplified features and gestural lines. Rothko's early work often featured social themes, and "Untitled (Two Women Before a Cityscape)" reflects the urban life of New York City. The painting is a departure from his later, more abstract work, characterized by large, color-field compositions. It showcases his earlier exploration of figuration and urban environments.