Seated Nude Leaning to the Right, Legs Crossed at Ankles

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a reclining person, depicted in a minimalist style. The person is leaning on their left arm with their upper body slightly raised. Their right arm is bent at the elbow, resting on a nearby surface. The face is turned downward with basic features, and the hair is loosely drawn. The person appears nude and outlined, focusing on their body's shape and position. There are no accessories or additional elements in the image. The background is plain and neutral, with the paper showing signs of age.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 21.6 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.54

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595729

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