No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue)

"No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue)" is a notable Color field painting created in 1954 by Mark Rothko, an influential Abstract expressionist artist. This large-scale artwork features expansive, luminous blocks of oil paint that evoke deep emotional responses through subtle color variations. The painting exemplifies Rothko's exploration of color as a means of conveying spiritual and existential themes. Its significance was underscored when it sold for US$75.1 million (£47.2m) at a Sotheby's auction in November 2012, highlighting its enduring impact on modern art.