Seated Man Wearing Eyeglasses

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person seated on a chair, with most of their body visible. The individual is sitting with their legs apart, and one arm is resting on their knee while the other is not clearly outlined. Their facial features include a simple depiction with an outlined nose, mouth, and visible ear, while their hair is roughly depicted, appearing short and slightly wavy. The person is wearing a simple top with visible short sleeves and trousers. The chair can be seen in the sketch, characterized by its straight back and simple design. The background is plain, with no additional details or elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.39

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1992: 274, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q64595667

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