Sketchbook

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko
Artist, American, born Russia (now Latvia), 1903 - 1970
This is a drawing of abstract forms and sketches. The drawing depicts quick, gestural sketches of various shapes and forms. There is a figure bending or leaning in the lower central area of the image. The figure’s outline is defined by bold, undulating lines, indicating movement. On the right and top sections, there are squiggly lines and rough sketches representing other abstract shapes or fragmented figures. The paper is textured, suggesting it might be part of a sketchbook page, with a visible spiral binding on the left edge. The overall impression is one of spontaneity and expression.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one of 54 drawings in a bound sketchbook

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    page size: 12.1 × 17.8 cm (4 3/4 × 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.645.9

  • Volume Title

    Sketchbook

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up, standing with arms at their sides. The facial features are rough, with short, straight hair. The sketch lacks clothing or jewelry details and emphasizes simple lines and shading. The background features sketchy outlines of structures or objects, suggesting a room or built environment. The drawing is on a spiral-bound notebook page.

Sketchbook

Mark Rothko
1903
This is a photograph of a sketchbook cover. It shows a closed sketchbook with a spiral binding on the left side. The cover is made of brown cardboard and features a dark red label with a decorative white border and the words "GYRAL Sketch Book." The cover shows signs of wear, including creases and slight discoloration. The shadow from the spiral binding suggests the sketchbook is on a flat surface, and the lighting accentuates the texture of the cover.

Sketchbook

Mark Rothko
1903
The sketch shows a full-body drawing of a person standing. The person is depicted in a straight, upright position, facing forward. The facial features are roughly sketched with a focus on the eyes and a visible nose. The hair appears long and cascades down past the shoulders. The person is shown wearing a garment that covers the torso. The background consists of sketchy lines that could suggest architectural elements, with some horizontal lines at the shoulder level. The page of the sketchbook shows a slight discoloration, and there is a spiral binding on the right edge of the drawing.

Sketchbook

Mark Rothko
1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596587

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