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Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows an abstract pencil drawing with curving lines, shading, and a shape that resembles a bird's beak or an eye. The lines suggest motion, while the shading adds depth. A curved contour resembling a shell or a claw lends an organic feel. The drawing's simplicity and minimalism make it abstract, allowing viewers to draw their own associations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.2 x 15.3 cm (4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.268

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596104

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