No.18 1951

Mark Rothko's "No. 18" (1951) is a striking example of his signature Color Field painting style. The artwork consists of three horizontal bands of color, with an intense orange dominating the top, a thin band of grey and purple separating it from the vast expanse of white below. This minimalist approach, focusing on color and form, embodies the emotional intensity Rothko sought to evoke in his work, encouraging viewers to contemplate the nuances of color and their impact on the human psyche.