Two Sketches: Nude in an Interior and Still Life with Bottles and Vase [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image features a sketch with abstract figures on the left and a still life with a bottle, a vase, and a bowl on a table on the right. The color scheme is minimal, with black ink on a beige background. The figures appear lightly sketched and overlap with the background, while the still life is depicted with bolder lines and black ink stains near it.
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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: 25.3 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.214.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image contains a series of flowing and intertwined lines and shapes, creating an abstract composition. The upper part of the image consists of fluid forms that resemble human figures, while the lower half features structured outlines suggesting household items such as a table with a tablecloth, bottles, a bowl, and a hanging object that could be interpreted as fruits or a textile.

Two Groups of Figure Sketches [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596022

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