Seated Female Nude, Turned to the Right

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a side view of a seated person with their legs crossed underneath them in a relaxed pose. The individual's upper body is turned slightly, with their head twisted around to show facial features such as a brow, nose, and mouth. The hair is dark and styled short or slicked back. The clothing is loosely sketched, suggesting a robe or casual wear. The background is plain, with some shading for depth. The lines are light and confident, focusing on the human form.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.91

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595775

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