Untitled (man and two women in a pastoral setting) c. 1940

This untitled work from around 1940 depicts three figures, a man and two women, in a pastoral setting. The figures are rendered in a simplified, almost abstract style, with their features and bodies reduced to basic shapes and forms. The artist, Mark Rothko, is known for his abstract expressionist works, which often feature large, colorful fields of color. The color palette in this work is muted, with a focus on browns, greens, and oranges. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation, reflecting the artist’s focus on the emotional impact of art.