No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue) - Mark Rothko
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A classic example of Mark Rothko's Color Field painting, featuring three stacked rectangles of red, magenta, and blue.
Mark Rothko produced No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue) in 1954, a period during which he refined his signature compositional structure. The work consists of three distinct rectangular forms stacked vertically against a lighter, atmospheric ground. The upper section features a large, luminous field of orange-red, which transitions into a narrower band of magenta. The base is occupied by a solid, deep blue rectangle.
Rothko applied his paint in thin, layered washes, allowing the colours to bleed into one another at the edges. This technique creates a soft, blurred boundary between the shapes, which prevents the forms from appearing static. The edges of the rectangles do not meet the canvas perimeter, which allows the background colour to frame the composition. This spatial arrangement encourages the viewer to perceive the colours as floating or suspended within the pictorial space.
Unlike the gestural brushwork associated with many of his contemporaries in the New York School, Rothko favoured a meditative approach. He intended for these large-scale works to envelop the viewer, creating an environment where the physical presence of the colour becomes the primary subject. The interaction between the warm, expansive red and the cool, grounding blue generates a visual tension that shifts depending on the distance of the observer. By removing representational imagery, Rothko focused entirely on the emotional and psychological capacity of pure colour. This piece remains a primary example of his mature style, where the reduction of form allows for a direct engagement with the material qualities of paint and the optical effects of light.
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue) - Mark Rothko
Artist Biography
Mark Rothko
Rothko's artistic journey evolved from early figurative works to his signature style of large, luminous rectangles of colour. These weren't mere exercises in aesthetics; Rothko intended them to be immersive experiences. He meticulously controlled the lighting and viewing conditions of his exhibitions, wanting viewers to be enveloped by the canvases and to contemplate their own existence. Famously, Rothko was commissioned to create murals for the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York, but he ultimately withdrew from the project, feeling it was inappropriate for such a setting.
Tragically, Mark Rothko's life ended in suicide in 1970, but his legacy endures. His paintings continue to captivate and challenge audiences, prompting introspection and emotional responses. Rothko's works, such as "Orange, Red, Yellow", are not just paintings; they are invitations to contemplate the human condition. His art remains a powerful testament to the expressive potential of abstract form.
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