Standing Female Nude Turned to the Left, Head Turned to Viewer

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a standing human figure from head to approximately mid-calf. The person is leaning slightly back with one leg crossed over the other and a hand resting on the hip area. The facial features are stylized with defined lines and shading, showcasing angled eyebrows and a direct gaze. The hair appears short and textured. There are no visible clothing, jewelry or objects present. The background is plain and unadorned, consisting of the paper's natural tone without additional elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.98

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595785

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