Stylishly Dressed Women Outdoors, One Holding the Arm of a Child

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

This is a drawing of an abstract scene with architectural and possibly figural elements. The drawing consists of an array of lines, both straight and slightly curved, creating a composition suggesting two elongated forms resembling human figures, standing next to an architectural element. The background includes strokes hinting at dimensionality and depth. The lines are sketched in a loose, gestural manner, suggesting a scene full of movement or interaction.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.43

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595686

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