Woman in Checked Sun-Suit, Propped on Elbow

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a drawing of a person reclined from head to upper legs. The person's body is slightly twisted with one knee bent and the other leg extended behind. The individual appears to rest on their left arm while their right hand is positioned on the surface beside them. The facial features include eyes, a nose, and a mouth with minimal detail, and they have short hair. The person is wearing a simple outfit with a visible neckline and some unfilled patterns. No jewelry or objects are held, and the background is plain.
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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: 21.4 x 27.8 cm (8 7/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.217

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596029

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