Seated Female Nude Turned to the Right, Head Turned to the Left

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a line drawing depicting a person seated with one leg crossed over the other, leaning slightly on one arm behind them for support. Their head is turned slightly to the side, with a calm facial expression. The person's facial features are marked by linear strokes, and their hair appears tied back simply. There is no detailed clothing depicted, and the background is plain. There are no visible jewelry or objects, maintaining focus on the person's form and posture.
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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

    1986.56.102

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595789

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