Standing Woman Holding a Child 

This painting, "Standing Woman Holding a Child", is an early work by Abstract Expressionist artist Mark Rothko. Although he is best known for his large-scale, colorful canvases of floating rectangles, this work showcases his early style, depicting a woman holding a child. Rothko’s use of loose brushstrokes and muted color palettes is typical of his earlier period. The painting displays a strong sense of emotional depth through its subject matter, the woman's gentle touch, and the muted color palette. The indistinct outlines of the figures further contribute to the painting's overall sense of ambiguity and emotional depth.