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Frontal Nude, Right Leg Bent at Knee, Hands Behind

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a full-body sketch of a person standing with their feet slightly apart and hands placed behind their back. The person is depicted in a relaxed pose with their head tilted slightly to one side. The sketch reveals minimal facial detail, with simple eyes and lips and hair styled back. The illustration does not include clothing, focusing on the natural form. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure. There are no visible accessories or other elements in the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.191
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595964

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