There is a growing interest in the earlier parts of Rothko’s career, where he produced several portraits as well as other styles which he is not as well known for.

Feel free to add your own choices here, and we will aim to link them through to their respective pages within this website too. Consider his well known works such as those with oranges and yellows in block or color fields, as well as his portrait of Barnett Newman, and other expressionist works. Our painting section offers a summary of all paintings included in this website and could be a good place to start.