Rear View of a Woman Seated at a Desk

c. 1930

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a painting of a person from the waist up in a side profile position. The face lacks detail with a pinkish hue outlining a basic facial structure, and dark brown hair flowing down their back. They wear a dark brown top and a lighter skirt. The person sits on a chair with vivid blue and red colors. A faint impression of a teapot and cup is on the table in front of them. The background consists of warm earth tones and brushstrokes, hinting at an interior setting with a sketch-like quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 26 cm (13 7/8 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.43.197

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595438

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