so one of the members posted this photo and said that she was - TopicsExpress

so one of the members posted this photo and said that she was surprised that it was sold for millions of dollars, now dont get me wrong guys i agree with all you have said about how some paintings deserve more than thiis one i want you to read what critics are saying about it No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue) stands as the one of the great achievements of Rothko’s abstract painting. The stunning aura of its brilliant red and orange surface is superbly countered by the intensely vivid blue stack towards its base, giving the viewer a sense that the canvas is illuminated from within. The painting is central to Rothko’s mature mode of artistic expression in which he pioneered unprecedented territory in a spectacular outpouring of innovation. No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue) is seen by critics as one of the finest examples of Rothkos characteristic style - a seemingly simple, but arresting juxtaposition of blocks of color.