: The shift to darker palettes in the mid-1950s—exemplified by this work—represented a "deepening of feeling" as he wrestled with humanity’s essentially tragic nature.
No. 9 (Dark Over Light Earth/Violet and Yellow in Rose) [Mark Rothko] Dark Over Light Earth I
: He aimed for an almost religious experience for the viewer, seeking to eliminate all "obstacles" (like recognizable figures or symbols) between the painter’s idea and the observer. How to View It To experience the work as the artist intended: : The shift to darker palettes in the
Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org Dark Over Light Earth I