Seated Nude Turned to the Right, Arms Resting on Thighs

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The sketch shows a person seated in a relaxed pose. The individual is sitting with one leg bent and the other leg crossed over, resting their arm on the knee of the bent leg. The person's facial features are defined with prominent eyebrows, a straight nose, and a neutral expression. The hair is styled in loose curls around the head. The person is not wearing any clothing, and there are no visible objects or jewelry they are holding. The background is plain, with the drawing lines being the main focus against the paper texture.
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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

    1986.56.212

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596017

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