: Rothko used feathered edges and thin, overlapping glazes of pigment to achieve a sense of luminosity that seems to emanate from within the canvas rather than being reflected off it. Emotional and Spiritual Intent

: Active borders of dark red corral the central shapes, creating a tension between the fields of color.

No.9 (Dark over Light Earth), 1954 - Mark Rothko - WikiArt.org

The painting features a massive, vertical arrangement typical of Rothko’s mature style:

Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org

Dark Over Light Earth I Today

: Rothko used feathered edges and thin, overlapping glazes of pigment to achieve a sense of luminosity that seems to emanate from within the canvas rather than being reflected off it. Emotional and Spiritual Intent

: Active borders of dark red corral the central shapes, creating a tension between the fields of color. Dark Over Light Earth I

No.9 (Dark over Light Earth), 1954 - Mark Rothko - WikiArt.org : Rothko used feathered edges and thin, overlapping

The painting features a massive, vertical arrangement typical of Rothko’s mature style: Dark Over Light Earth I

Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org

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