Study of Head Facing Right [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person in profile, facing right. The sketch features minimal facial details such as the outline of the nose, lips, and an eye, as well as simple hair and an upraised arm. The person's clothing is not detailed. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with subtle pencil lines suggesting the continuation of the figure or another figure.
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Artwork overview

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The image depicts a sketch of a person from just below the waist up to the head and shoulders. The person is seated in a slightly leaning position, with their head turned to the side. The facial features are lightly detailed, focusing on prominent eyes and a slightly open mouth. The hair is depicted as long and flowing. The person is unclothed, with shading used to represent body contours. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held, and the background is plain and unadorned.

Seated Nude with Head Turned Right [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1903-1970]; The Mark Rothko Foundation, New York; gift to NGA, 1986.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64596153

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