The artwork, titled “Untitled (Red-Brown, Black, Green, Red)”, was created by Mark Rothko in 1962 using oil as the medium. It belongs to the Color Field Painting art movement and is classified as abstract in genre. This notable piece is housed in the Beyeler Foundation, located in Riehen, Switzerland.
The artwork features four horizontal bands of color, each varying in width and tone. At the top, there is a broad, brownish-red band, followed by an equally wide, deep black stripe. Beneath this lies a green band, slightly narrower than the ones above it, contributing a cooler hue to the composition. The piece is anchored by a bright red stripe at the bottom, which is somewhat hastily applied, with its edges softly blending into the surrounding areas, typical of Rothko’s signature style. The overall effect is one of layered simplicity, invoking profound contemplation through its stark yet harmonious use of color.
