Torso of a Standing Nude Turned to the Right [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The drawing depicts a person from the upper legs up to the head, shown in a profile position with their body turned slightly towards the viewer and their head turned slightly back. The facial features are sketched with simple lines, revealing a neutral expression. The hair is short and drawn with curved lines. The person is not wearing any clothing and is holding or resting a hand on their abdomen, which is shaded lightly. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the focus on the subject.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.172.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a side-profile sketch of a person from just above the knees to the top of the head. The individual's body is slightly turned towards the viewer, with one arm resting on their hip and the other hand placed on their abdomen. The facial features are minimalistic, with small, slanted eyes, a straight nose, and simple lines denoting the mouth, suggesting a neutral expression. The hair is shown in a short, neatly combed style. The figure appears unclothed and is not wearing any jewelry. The background is plain and devoid of details, emphasizing the simplicity and focus on the figure.

Untitled [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595925

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