Seated Nude Woman Leaning Forward, Elbows on Knees

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image displays a full-body sketch of a person in a seated position. The individual is depicted leaning forward slightly, with their left arm resting on their knee and their right arm bent towards the body. The facial features show a slightly downturned head, closed eyes, and a relaxed expression, with short, wavy hair framing the face. The person is depicted without clothing, and there are no visible objects or jewelry. The background is plain, with some discoloration indicating the paper texture.
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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: 27.7 x 21.4 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.133

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595825

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