Two Figures behind a Railing, Room Interior with Beam [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

Artist, American, born Russia (now Latvia), 1903 - 1970

The image shows intersecting and overlapping lines creating a complex and abstract design. On the left, vertical and diagonal lines converge towards a vanishing point. On the right, a box-like shape with linear details is present. The lines form an abstract artwork that may evoke architectural elements or furniture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.128.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows abstract line drawings on a blank canvas, organized in three sections. On the left, a tall figure with simple lines is reminiscent of a standing person. In the top right rectangle, lines and shapes form a scene suggesting a person in a bed. In the bottom right rectangle, disjointed lines and shapes create a brick wall with forms resembling parts of a figure. The sketches hint at a familiar person, bed, and wall in an interpretative style.

Figure Studies [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595817

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