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Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image is a line drawing of a person seated with one knee drawn up, resting an elbow on it, and adjusting an object on their lap. The facial features are minimally detailed, showing a contemplative expression. The hair is styled in neat, vertical rows. The clothing is loosely suggested with lines around the waist. There is no jewelry depicted. The background is blank, emphasizing the figure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.75
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595757

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