Bust-length Sketch of Woman in Coat and Scarf

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a line drawing of a person's upper body. The left arm is bent and the head is slightly turned to the right, looking forward. The facial features, eyes, lips, and medium-length hair are outlined with simple lines. The person is wearing a garment with a noticeable collar. The drawing is in a loose and expressive style, without any visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, emphasizing the human figure.
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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: 12.5 x 7.5 cm (4 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.329

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596188

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