Landscape with Trees and Hills [recto] c. 1929

This watercolor on paper by Mark Rothko, painted around 1929, depicts a landscape with hills and trees. The painting features a vibrant palette of greens, blues, and yellows, with an emphasis on the layering of colors. The composition is reminiscent of early 20th century landscape painting, but with a more abstract and atmospheric approach. Rothko's signature style of simplified forms and muted colors is evident in this work, which hints at the minimalist aesthetic he would later embrace.