Untitled (Interior with Figures) c. 1938

"Untitled (Interior with Figures)," a 1938 work by American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko, depicts a scene with figures gathered around a table. While Rothko is best known for his large-scale color field paintings, this work showcases his earlier style, with a more figurative approach and a focus on the human form. The figures are loosely defined, their features abstracted, and their colors vibrant and gestural. The interior setting is suggested through geometric shapes and lines, creating a sense of depth and space. This work serves as a bridge between Rothko's early figurative paintings and his later abstract works, hinting at the evolution of his artistic style.