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Stylized Study of a Figure Reading a Newspaper

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays a composition of interlocking geometric shapes and lines, forming an intricate abstract design. Curvilinear and angular forms converge to create semblances of familiar objects, such as human figures in a confined space. These abstract shapes and dark shading suggest outlines of facial features and limbs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and black crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.169
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595913

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