Seated man Seen from Above, Hands Folded

Mark Rothko

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Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a person shown in profile from the waist up. The individual is seated with their arms resting on their knees and hands clasped in front of them. The facial features are indicated by simple lines, giving a general shape of the nose and mouth, while the hair is sketched as short and slightly voluminous, with a distinct outline around the head. The person appears to be wearing a jacket, and their clothing is composed of loose-fitting pants and shoes, all suggested by quick, confident lines. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background of the drawing is plain and unadorned, focusing attention solely on the figure itself.
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Q64595867

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