Phalanx of the Mind 1945

"Phalanx of the Mind" (1945) by Mark Rothko exemplifies the artist's early, more geometric style, predating his signature color-field paintings. This work displays a distinct sense of depth and structure, achieved through the interplay of angular shapes and lines, rendered in muted tones of brown, white, and yellow. The composition is complex, with an intricate network of lines and shapes that suggest both a sense of order and a hint of chaos.