Untitled (Study for Seagram Murals) 1958 - 1959

Mark Rothko's *Untitled (Study for Seagram Murals)* is a 1958-1959 study for his famous mural commission. This small scale abstract work, measuring just 9.9 x 45.8 cm, is a quintessential example of Rothko's Color Field painting. It features a series of rectangular color blocks in hues of red, orange, yellow, and blue. The study exemplifies the artist's signature approach to using color and form to evoke emotion and contemplation in the viewer. The study is an important example of the process Rothko employed when creating his monumental works, and it provides insight into his thought process and aesthetic.