Mark Rothko
Painter

Mark Rothko Net Worth

Mark Rothko was a Latvian-born American artist born on September 25, 1903 in Russia. He was associated with Abstract Expressionism and Color Field Painting, and is best known for his painting 'Four Darks in Red'. He is considered one of the most famous post-World War II artists in the United States, alongside Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 25, 1903
Birth Place Russia
Age 117 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 25, 1970 (age 66)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Latvian-born American Artist associated with Abstract Expressionism and Color Field Painting; known for 'Four Darks in Red.' Considered among the United States' most famous post-World War II artists along with Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

Before Fame

He began working in New York's garment district in 1923. His passion for art was sparked after seeing students from the Art Students League of New York drawing a model.

Trivia

His late period works included "No. 3/No. 13 (Magenta, Black, Green on Orange)," which was displayed at the Museum of Modern Art, and "No. 61 (Rust and Blue)," exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Family Life

He emigrated from Latvia to the United States at age 10 and later attended Yale University on a scholarship. He was married to Edith Sachar from 1932 to 1943 and Mary Alice Beistle from 1945 to 1969. He had a son named Christopher and a daughter named Kate.

Associated With

He was greatly influenced by the work of the German Philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche.

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