(Untitled) 

This untitled watercolor by Mark Rothko, a prominent figure in Abstract Expressionism, showcases the artist's early exploration of color and form. Created before his iconic multiform canvases, the work features a muted palette with soft washes of blue, green, and brown, suggestive of a still life, but rendered in a more abstract manner. Rothko's loose brushstrokes and subtle gradations create a sense of depth and ambiguity, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. This early work hints at the artist's later focus on pure color and emotional resonance.