Woman Seated at a Table

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

In the sketch, a person is depicted sitting in profile on a chair with an ornately designed backrest. They have their arm resting on a flat surface and their head slightly turned. The person's facial features are loosely sketched, including the outline of the nose and chin. They have short hair with a few distinct lines indicating the texture. The person is wearing patterned fabric, possibly depicting floral or abstract motifs. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is plain, emphasizing the focus on the seated person.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.4 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.163

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595887

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