Abstract Composition [recto] 

"Abstract Composition [recto]" is a watercolor work by American abstract expressionist artist Mark Rothko, completed sometime in the 20th century. The work depicts a single, gestural figure in red and black, with a minimal background of pale hues. The figure is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with the artist's brushstrokes visible throughout the composition. This early work by Rothko demonstrates his exploration of form and color, a theme he would continue to pursue in his later career.