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Wall art light blue featuring soft gradient tones Sky Horizon
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Sea scape wall art featuring an abstract horizon print Ethereal Blaze
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Pastel colored wall art with soft pink, green, and orange abstract layers Pastel Horizon
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Mark Rothko poster featuring Tranquil Horizon abstract landscape​ Tranquil Horizon
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Color block wall decor featuring bold orange and pink Blazing Harmony
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Deep forest and sage tones in olive green wall art for modern decor

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Mountain wall art with dark forest layers in misty blue-green hues Misty Range
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Rothko-inspired peaceful wall art featuring soft color blending
Sunset Calm
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Rothko print featuring soft green transitions for serene interiors

Soft Verge
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Green abstract wall art with olive and sage tones for modern interiors Echo Field
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Soft abstract Mount Fuji scene featured in mountain landscape wall art Mount Fuji
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Emotive Colour Fields and Timeless Elegance in Mark Rothko Art Prints

Explore our Mark Rothko art prints, inspired by the legendary abstract expressionist known for his mesmerising colour field paintings. Characterised by bold, layered h... Read More

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Mark Rothko’s life story is a fascinating journey through 20th century art history. Born as Marcus Rothkowitz in 1903 in Latvia (then part of the Russian Empire), he emigrated to the United States with his family as a child, settling in Portland, Oregon. Though he initially pursued other academic interests, Rothko eventually found his calling in art and moved to New York City in the 1920s to study and develop his craft.

In his early career, Rothko experimented with various styles, including surrealism and figurative painting. His work from this period often depicted urban scenes and was influenced by artists like Milton Avery. The horrors of World War II deeply affected Rothko, as they did many artists of his generation, prompting a shift in his artistic approach.

By the mid-1940s, Rothko began developing the style that would define his legacy. He moved away from representational forms toward increasingly abstract compositions, seeking to express profound human emotions through color relationships rather than recognizable imagery. This evolution culminated in his mature “multiform” paintings around 1949 - the signature style most people recognize today.

These iconic works feature rectangular blocks of luminous color that seem to float against colored backgrounds. Rothko insisted these weren’t abstract paintings but expressions of basic human emotions - “tragedy, ecstasy, doom.” He believed in the transcendent power of art and wanted viewers to have an intimate, emotional experience with his canvases, often preferring they be displayed in dimly lit spaces to enhance their contemplative nature. Rothko's prints can enhance daily life by bringing lush color and deeper contemplation into one’s environment each day.

Despite commercial success, Rothko struggled with depression throughout his life. In the 1960s, he received a commission for murals in what became known as the Rothko Chapel in Houston, creating some of his most somber works. Sadly, he didn’t live to see the chapel completed, as he died by suicide in 1970.

Rothko’s artistic journey reflects the larger narrative of American abstract expressionism - a movement away from representation toward art that prioritized emotional impact and spiritual resonance. His work continues to move viewers today with its remarkable ability to evoke profound emotional states through seemingly simple compositions of color and form.