description Orange and Yellow Overview
Orange and Yellow is a 1956 painting by Mark Rothko, executed during the period associated with his mature Color Field work. Broad, softly edged fields of orange and yellow appear to hover against a warm ground, with transitions created through layered color rather than conventional drawing or perspective. The painting belongs to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, formerly known as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
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Orange and Yellow ranks #124 of 160 in the Painting ranking, behind Le Chapeau de Paille (Portrait of Susanna Lunden), ahead of The Guitar Player.
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How good is Orange and Yellow?
Orange and Yellow scores 8.08/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Painting category. Recognized Rothko color field painting, strong meditative effect, lower individual fame than top Rothkos.
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