Woman Lying on Right Side, Left Arm Tucked beneath Face

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a figure lying in a recumbent position. The person is depicted lying on their side with knees bent, hands clasped near their chest. The facial features are simple with minimal detail, and the hair is either short or pulled back. The figure appears unclothed with soft contours and flowing lines, without any visible accessories. The background is plain, emphasizing the pencil sketch of the person.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (8 1/2 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.147

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595848

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