No. 16 1957

Mark Rothko's "No. 16" (1957) is a striking example of his signature Color Field painting style. The large-scale canvas features a minimalist composition of horizontal bands of red, white, and orange, inviting the viewer to contemplate the pure chromatic experience. The soft, hazy edges of the color blocks create a sense of depth and evoke a contemplative mood. The work, now housed in the National Gallery of Canada, showcases Rothko's mastery of color and form, which became synonymous with Abstract Expressionism in the mid-20th century.