The artwork titled “No. 2 (No. 7 and No. 2)” was created by the artist Mark Rothko circa 1951. This work, executed using a mixed technique on canvas, is a part of the Color Field Painting movement and belongs to the genre of abstract art.
The artwork is characterized by its use of broad, horizontal bands of color that are subtly merged and layered to create a sense of depth and luminosity. The composition features a top section filled with a light, almost ethereal white, which transitions into a slightly darker, yet soft off-white section. Below this, a prominent, narrow band of red stretches across the canvas, standing out against the softer hues above. The lower section of the artwork is dominated by a vibrant green, which forms the base of the composition. The distinct but fluid boundaries between the color bands demonstrate Rothko’s technique of color layering to evoke emotional response through simple, yet powerful, abstract forms.
