Rites of Lilith 1945

"Rites of Lilith", painted in 1945 by the Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko, is a work that utilizes biomorphic shapes and hazy, overlapping forms. The painting is a departure from the distinct shapes and vibrant colors seen in later Rothko works, instead focusing on a more ethereal and ambiguous aesthetic. The title, referencing a figure from Jewish mythology, suggests a deeper meaning that is left open to interpretation by the viewer.