Untitled (Seagram Mural sketch) 1958

This sketch, created in 1958, is part of a series of works by Mark Rothko commissioned for the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City's Seagram Building. The artwork, characteristic of Rothko's color field style, utilizes a minimalist approach with two vertical, dark stripes on a rich red background. The simplicity of the composition invites contemplation and a sense of depth. The muted, earthy tones evoke a sense of quiet and introspection, typical of Rothko's later work.