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Born September 25, 1903 in Latvia.
Worked in garment district; started sketching at Art Student's League.
Studied under Arshile Gorky and Max Weber.
Circle included artists Avery, Gottlieb, Newman, Solman, Schanker and Graham.
Portrait of artist.
Central figure in Abstract Expressionist movement in 50's and 60's.
Title: “No. 6 (Violet, Green and Red)” (1951).
The artist's first name is Mark.
The artist is Mark Rothko.