Woman Seated on a Balcony

mid-1930s

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The illustration shows a person in a half-body view, seated in a relaxed position on a sofa or armchair. The person is in a semi-profile view, with their head slightly tilted down and facing to the side. The facial features are simplified with closed eyes, a long nose, and an angular jawline, while the hair is long with a distinct curve. The person is wearing a dress with short sleeves and a collar, and there are curved lines suggesting cushions or upholstery around them. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The background features sketchy lines depicting vertical balusters and parts of a railing or a stairway, with an abstract texture of smudges and stains throughout the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.241

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2012

  • Mark Rothko: Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Academy Art Museum, Easton, 2012, no catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64596068

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