Mark Rothko Untitled 1968 Yellow and Red Abstract Art Print

This poster features the artist’s signature color field technique, where two large rectangular forms of luminous yellow float over a saturated crimson background. The edges of these shapes are characteristically soft and blurred, creating a sense of movement and vibration that defines the late 1960s abstract expressionist movement.

About Mark Rothko

Mark Rothko (1903–1970) was an American painter associated with Abstract Expressionism and Colour Field painting. Rothko’s soft-edged rectangles of colour were meant to create an emotional, almost meditative experience. Abstract works let viewers bring their own associations, so they rarely feel the same twice. The original dates from 1968. His work suits minimal interiors where colour can do all the talking.

Styling this Mark Rothko print

Red and yellow tones give this Mark Rothko print a vibrant character that holds a room. Choose 24×36″ to make “Untitled” the focal point of a living room, or 11×14″ to 16×20″ for a bedside or hallway wall. Finish “Untitled” with a slim walnut or black frame: its red and yellow palette stands out against warm neutrals and charcoal. For a gallery wall, pair “Untitled” with two or three smaller prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.

At a glance

• Type: Mark Rothko print
• Artist: Mark Rothko
• Year: 1968
• Style: Abstract art, Modernism
• Colours: red and yellow
• Mood: vibrant
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Mark Rothko Prints, Abstract Art Prints, Modernist Art Prints