Mark Rothko letter to Lee Krasner, 1956 Aug. 16

Physical Details: Letter : 2 p. : handwritten ; 28 x 22 cm.

Sender: Mark Rothko (1903-1970) (Vt.)

Recipient: Lee Krasner (1908-1984)

Description: Rothko writes to express his sorrow at learning of the death of Jackson Pollock.

Forms part of: Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner papers, circa 1905-1984

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Mark Rothko letter to Lee Krasner, 1956 Aug. 16. Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 13546

Subjects:

• Condolence notes
• Death
• Pollock, Jackson

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