Woman Curled Up in Large Chair, Reading

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The sketch shows a person seated in a chair with their full body visible. The individual has one leg crossed over the other, resting their head on their left hand which is supported by the armrest of the chair. Their head is tilted slightly downward, looking at something held in their right hand. The person's facial features are minimal, with long hair flowing around their face and extending past their shoulders. They wear a short-sleeved garment with circular designs. No jewelry or other objects are visible, except for what they are holding. The background and chair are sketched with simple lines, emphasizing the person's relaxed posture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 21.5 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.144

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595841

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