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

Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org Dark Over Light Earth I

(often categorized with No. 7 (Dark Over Light) or No. 9 (Dark Over Light Earth) ) is a seminal 1954 color-field painting by Mark Rothko . Measuring nearly eight feet tall, it is part of a select group of his largest canvases designed to create a sense of overwhelming intimacy and emotional immersion. Visual Composition Measuring nearly eight feet tall, it is part

: A large upper passage of "dusky," dark hues contrasts with a smaller, dappled white area below. Measuring nearly eight feet tall

: 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:

Rothko famously rejected being labeled an "abstractionist," insisting his work was about human tragedy and the sublime.