Mark Rothko’s 1950’s ‘Green, Red, on Orange’ Pace Editions Original Lithograph for a 1978 Retrospective Show at the Guggenheim Museum

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An original 1978 exhibition poster printed by Pace Editions New York and published by the Guggenheim Museum. Features copyright of … more An original 1978 exhibition poster printed by Pace Editions New York and published by the Guggenheim Museum. Features copyright of the Estate of Mark Rothko at bottom right. Published in conjunction with 'Mark Rothko 1903–1970: A Retrospective' a major retrospective show organized by the Guggenheim Museum, New York NY, October 27, 1978–January 14, 1979. Image featured on the poster is that of Rothko's heralded 1950 work "Green, Red, on Orange".

Mark Rothko’s abstract paintings are some of the most iconic artworks of the 20th century. An exquisite colorist, Rothko became famous for enigmatic canvases filled with rectangular fields hovering against brushy backdrops. He was deeply inspired by mythology and art history and wanted to create a sense of emotive, metaphysical communion with his viewers. Rothko’s style and experiments with color laid the groundwork for mid-century color field painting. After dropping out of Yale in the 1920s, Rothko moved to New York and eventually became ensconced in the emergent Abstract Expressionist movement alongside artists including Willem de Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler, and Franz Kline. His work has been shown across the world and belongs in the collections of institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate, the National Gallery of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His paintings have sold for tens of millions on the secondary market.

Unsigned from an edition of unknown; presumed scarce. Estate copyright and publishing info found on lower right.

Medium: Offset lithograph, 1978.
Dimensions: 38” x 23”
Original frame: Glass and silver metal.
In overall very good vintage condition with the exception of some minor scuffs on the metal frame. Please excuse poor lighting in photos. less