Violet, Green and Red, 1951 Posters by Mark Rothko at AllPosters.com

“Violet, Green and Red,” created by Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970) during a period of depression, is devoid of subject matter, conveying an intimate, intense message solely through the powerful use of color. Rothko’s revolutionary form of Abstractionism featured vibrant blocks of color painted on huge canvases that made viewers feel like part of the artwork. Believing that good paintings achieved substance through underlying concepts of mortality and spirituality, Rothko gave this piece a vague name so viewers’ interpretation of it would be their own.

Acclaimed for founding Abstract Expressionism, Mark Rothko (1903-1970), was a Russian immigrant and a preeminent artist of his generation. His insatiable scholarly quest and his fascination with concepts of mortality and spirituality deeply influenced his art. Rothko’s tendency to place the darkest shades of his spare palette at the top of his oversized canvases was meant to symbolize the mental depression that plagued him, yet his late period obsession was dominated by color, adventure and passion.

Poster is made of 50% recycled fiber.

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Violet, Green and Red, 1951

4.4

(based on 14 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Visually pleasing (13)
Great picture quality (12)
Perfect size (11)
Great quality paper (10)
Vivid detail (9)

Cons

Purchase Reason

Decoration (12)
Fill wall space (8)
Accent piece (5)
Inspiration (3)

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- Living room (5), Bedroom (3), Dining room (3), Hallway (3), Office (3)

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Posted on: 10/23/2012

4.0

Colors has depth

By Race Pace

from Calgary , AB

Pros

Perfect Size
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing
Vivid Detail

Cons

Purchase Reason

Accent Piece
Decoration
Fill Wall Space

Comments:

Image as expected. Vibrant colors and depth as per Rothko.

Posted on: 9/27/2012

4.0

great showmanship when it arrived

By Godsproperty

from Memphis,TN

Pros

Great Quality Paper
Perfect Size
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing
Vivid Detail

Cons

Purchase Reason

Decoration
Fill Wall Space

Comments:

my living space needed a spalsh of "umph." When they arrived, i spent the next few days deciding where to put them because the pieces looked "great" everywhere.

Posted on: 9/20/2012

4.0

Works Well!

By Debby

from Saratoga Springs, NY

Pros

Great Quality Paper
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing

Cons

Purchase Reason

Accent Piece
Decoration
Fill Wall Space
Inspiration

Comments:

I purchased this with another Rothko - Saffron 1957 & was very pleased with the paper quality, color - shipment (time & was well packaged). The poster was a little too large for the frame I purchased separately -although both were supposed to be the same size - so the poster slightly wrinkled in the frame. Not enough to be returned and all the positive factors out-weighed it.

Posted on: 9/16/2012

5.0

abtract modern

By mom

from brooklyn center mn

Pros

Great Quality Paper
Perfect Size
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing
Vivid Detail

Cons

Purchase Reason

Decoration
Fill Wall Space

Comments:

i wish it had came faster.

Posted on: 6/1/2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love it!

By Pookie the Hut

from Washington, DC

Pros

Great deal
Perfect Size
Visually Appealing

Cons

Purchase Reason

Decoration
Fill Wall Space

Comments:

Considering this only cost [$], it's a steal! The color and quality are good, and I love it.

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