Seated Woman Leaning Back, Arms Supporting Head [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a person shown from head to slightly below the knees in a reclining position with their arms folded behind their head. The person's facial features are minimally detailed with simple lines, and their hair is represented with dark, straight strokes. The person's clothing is indicated through shaded lines, suggesting they might be wearing a top and a skirt or dress with cross-hatch shading. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background of the image is plain and consists of light-colored paper, adding no additional context or detail.
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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

    1986.56.10.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image is a sketch of a person reclining in a relaxed pose, with elbows bent and hands behind the head. The sketch shows the entire body with simplified and abstract features, including facial details, short straight hair, and clothing with a sash. The background is plain, with faint stains and creases on the paper.

Untitled [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 112W

Wikidata ID

Q64595621

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