Figure in Coat Seen from Behind, Looking Back to Left

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a person in a crouched position, showing their back. The person's head is turned slightly towards the viewer, with some facial features visible. They have hair tied back with loose strands. The individual is wearing a long coat or robe, loose pants, and shoes. There are no visible accessories. The background is a plain surface with a rough, torn edge at the bottom. The sketch is on paper with partial discoloration towards the bottom.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.5 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.383

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596256

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