"No. 61 (Rust and Blue)"

"No. 61 (Rust and Blue)" is a famous abstract painting by artist Mark Rothko, created in 1953. It features large, rectangular fields of deep rust-orange and cool blue colors, arranged in a layered, glowing composition. Rothko aimed to evoke emotional responses through simple shapes and rich, luminous colors, encouraging viewers to reflect on spirituality and human experience. The piece exemplifies his signature style of color field painting, where the focus is on creating a meditative atmosphere through color and form, inviting personal interpretation and emotional engagement.