Mark Rothko No. 1 1949 Abstract Expressionist Art Print

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A vibrant abstract composition by Mark Rothko featuring stacked horizontal bands of luminous yellow, deep charcoal, and rich orange on a warm ochre field.

Available formats: 200 GSM matte print in seven physical sizes or a high-resolution digital file. Frame not included.

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For Mark Rothko No. 1 1949 Abstract Expressionist Art Print, the portrait abstract and mid-century art print and blue, yellow, orange palette create a clear focal point for living room displays. Pair it with works from the same artist, movement, or palette for a more coherent gallery wall.

Palette: Blue, Yellow, Orange
Best placed: Living Room
Orientation: Portrait
Formats: Printed Poster / Digital Download
Physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
Printed price from: $14.98
Digital price from: $3.90

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SKU MF-W956YZ59S

CategoriesMark Rothko Prints, Abstract Art Prints, Abstract Wall Art, Art Prints, Expressionist Art Prints, Famous Artist Prints, Gifts for Art Lovers, Living Room Wall Art

Tags 1940s, blue, mid-century, moody, surreal, vibrant

Brand: MerchFuse

During the pivotal year of 1949, Mark Rothko fully transitioned into his signature multiform style, abandoning surrealist imagery for the pure power of color blocks. This print exemplifies that shift, showcasing a large, sunny yellow rectangle at the top, a complex dark band in the center filled with blue and gold undercurrents, and an expansive orange field at the base. The edges of each form are soft and blurred, creating a sense of vibration where the different hues meet.

The artwork evokes a deep sense of presence and contemplation through its sheer scale of color. It captures a moment in art history where light and form were distilled to their emotional essence, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the depth of the pigments. There is a quiet intensity to the composition that shifts as the ambient light in the room changes throughout the day, revealing subtle textures within the painted layers.

Grouped with mid century modern art, the composition holds its own; abstract art prints round out the theme.

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Product: Mark Rothko No. 1 1949 Abstract Expressionist Art Print
Formats: Unframed physical print or high-resolution digital file
Print material: 200 GSM matte paper
Physical sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, 20×30, and 24×36 inches
Orientation: Portrait
Dominant palette: Blue, Yellow, Orange
Suggested placement: Living Room
Frame: Not included

Product transparency: This listing is offered by MerchFuse. Physical orders contain an unframed print. Selecting Digital File provides a digital artwork file instead of a shipped product. Screen and print colours can vary slightly because displays and printing processes reproduce colour differently.