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Head of a Figure Facing Left [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

Broad, curved lines and shapes form a large, oval figure in the center. The rough, dark brushstrokes outline a human head with hints of facial features. Muted colors like grey and brown are complemented by hints of red and blue. Dark sweeping areas suggest hair, while red and grey shapes below hint at a garment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.613.a
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

The image displays various abstract shapes and lines, including swirling forms, angled strokes, curved lines, bold colors, red circular shapes, blue and brown hues, and forms resembling architectural structures. — Abstract Composition [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596530

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