Nude Resting on One Knee, Seen from the Back

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a line drawing of a person seen from the back while sitting down. The figure is seated with one leg bent and the other knee resting on the surface. The head is slightly tilted and facial features are minimally depicted. Hair is suggested by the contour. The drawing lacks detailed clothing and features a focus on the body's outline. No jewelry or objects are shown. The background is a plain surface without any additional elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.135

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595827

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