Seated Figure Reading

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The sketch depicts a person in a seated position with most of their body shown, except for the lower part of their legs. The person is leaning slightly forward with their hands in front of them. The facial features are faintly drawn with eyes looking down. The hair is long and appears to be braided. The person is wearing loose-fitting clothing. The background is plain with a textured paper surface and scattered spots.
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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 21.5 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.93

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595777

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