Figures Reclining on a Beach c. 1929

"Figures Reclining on a Beach" is a watercolor painting by Mark Rothko, created around 1929. The artwork depicts four figures, likely bathers, lying on a beach. Their bodies are rendered in a simplified and abstracted form, characteristic of Rothko's early style, which was influenced by Expressionism and Surrealism. The painting's overall composition and color palette evoke a sense of tranquility and ease, typical of beach scenes. This painting is a rare example of Rothko's early works focusing on figuration.