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Reclining Female Nude, Resting on Left Elbow, Head in Three-quarters Profile

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The drawing depicts a person reclining, partially shown from the upper body to part of the legs. The individual is propped up on one elbow. The facial features are outlined in a side view, including the eyes and mouth. The hair is short and textured. The person is nude. The background is an empty canvas, with no other objects.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

overall: 21.5 x 27.8 cm (8 7/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1986.56.68
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595746

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