Erdbraun und Grün
c. 1955
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1 work across 1 institution
Cologne's Wallraf–Richartz Museum holds 1 work by Mark Rothko (1903–1970) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Rothko was a leading figure of Color Field painting, who believed his large, luminous canvases of hovering colour could evoke profound emotional and spiritual states. Born in Latvia, he emigrated to the US as a child and spent his career in New York. The Rothko Chapel in Houston and the Tate Modern's Seagram Murals room are dedicated permanent installations of his work.
Works by Mark Rothko are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Wallraf–Richartz Museum
💎 Hidden GemCologne · 1 work on display
About the artist
Mark Rothko
American/Latvian · Abstract Expressionism / Color Field · 1903–1970
Rothko was a leading figure of Color Field painting, who believed his large, luminous canvases of hovering colour could evoke profound emotional and spiritual states. Born in Latvia, he emigrated to the US as a child and spent his career in New York. The Rothko Chapel in Houston and the Tate Modern's Seagram Murals room are dedicated permanent installations of his work.
Key works
No. 61 (Rust and Blue)Orange and YellowSeagram Murals
Frequently asked questions
How many Mark Rothko paintings are on display in Cologne?
Our current data shows 1 Mark Rothko painting on display in Cologne, held at the Wallraf–Richartz Museum.
Which museum in Cologne has the most Mark Rothko paintings?
Wallraf–Richartz Museum holds all 1 known Mark Rothko work in Cologne.
Where else can I see Mark Rothko's paintings?
Mark Rothko's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Mark Rothko →
Planning your visit to Cologne
Cologne's art institutions cluster around the old town near the Cathedral — the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, the Ludwig Museum, and the Kolumba are all within easy walking distance. The Ludwig Museum has one of Europe's finest collections of 20th-century art. The KölnCard offers museum discounts and public transport.
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