Woman with Long Hair Seen from the Back, Folding Screen to the Left

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image displays a sketch of a woman viewed from behind. Her shoulders and head are visible, indicating a three-quarter angle. The woman is facing a mirror, and her hair is styled with soft curls. She is wearing a garment that drapes over her shoulders. The scene includes a minimal interior setting with a mirror reflecting the woman's back and possibly part of her arm. The sketch does not show jewelry or objects held by the woman. The drawing is characterized by shaded and cross-hatched lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.3 x 20.1 cm (4 13/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.170

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595923

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