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Frontal Nude Standing with Left Arm behind Back

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The sketch depicts a full-length figure of a person standing with their body slightly turned. Their left hand rests on their hip, and their head is turned towards the viewer. The facial features are minimally detailed with a simplified expression. The hair is depicted in a short, neat style. The figure is nude, emphasizing the form and contours of the body. There are no jewelry or objects shown. The background is plain with a light, neutral tone.

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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

1986.56.195
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595972

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