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Boy Standing with Lute

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays a person playing a stringed instrument. The person is depicted in a slightly turned position, with both arms bent to hold and play the instrument at chest height. Their facial features are minimally detailed with a closed mouth, and their hair is short and close to the head. The clothing consists of a long-sleeved top and wide-legged trousers. The style is simplistic with no detailed patterns or textures. The background is plain, with no additional elements.

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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

1986.56.196
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595977

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