Latvian/American artist Mark Rothko was born in Dvinsk, Russia, (now Daugavpils, Latvia) but later immigrated with his family and settled in Portland, Oregon. His multi-colored paintings remain a legacy of his works, with the most famous and well-known of Rothko’s works are those that have shapes incorporated in them. Another well heard of series of pieces are the tri-toned and, two-toned works of art. Rothko’s name would eventually be equated with these two or tri-toned paintings.

Original Medium: Magna and paper on honeycomb masonite panel Original Size: 40 1/8”h x 25 3/4”w

Location: Newark Museum The Newark Museum is the state's largest museum and holds major collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world.

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