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Slow Swirl at the Edge of the Sea by Mark Rothko

Slow Swirl at the Edge of the Sea

1944

Oil on canvas

Museum of Modern Art

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An abstract composition features biomorphic shapes and linear elements against a muted, earthy background. Two prominent, elongated forms dominate the center, one on the left with a mushroom-like cap and the other on the right with a central, eye-like motif.

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Abstract Expressionism mushroom eye asymmetrical balance central focus layered elements flattened picture plane abstract biomorphic forms linear elements organic shapes earth tones

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