Many of us know Mark Rothko for his stark, yet beautifully colored paintings. But a new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, featuring more than 100 of Rothko’s works on paper, gives us new insight into his creative process. Robert Aubry Davis takes us into “Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper.” | WETA

A tale of color and light: Mark Rothko's 'Untitled', painted during the height of his career, epitomizes the artist's iconic pictorial language. The vibrant, striking colors reverberate throughout the picture plane, engulfing the viewer in its brilliance.⠀ ⠀ On the market for the first time since its original purchase from the artist in 1963, it comes from the esteemed collection of June Roth, a longtime patron and enthusiast of the arts. 'Untitled' was the cornerstone of her collection, and a g