Untitled (Orange, Plum, Yellow)
c. 1950
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Madrid's Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía 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.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid · 1 work on display
The Reina Sofía houses Spain's national collection of 20th and 21st century art, most famously Picasso's Guernica. A former hospital augmented by a striking glass tower extension; one of Europe's finest modern art museums.
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 Madrid?
Our current data shows 1 Mark Rothko painting on display in Madrid, held at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.
Which museum in Madrid has the most Mark Rothko paintings?
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía holds all 1 known Mark Rothko work in Madrid.
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 Madrid
The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza are all within 10 minutes' walk of each other along the Paseo del Prado. The Prado offers free entry from 6–8pm Monday to Saturday and 5–7pm on Sundays. A Paseo del Arte combined ticket gives discounted access to all three.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.