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Two sketches of Figures on Horses

Mark Rothko

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Mark Rothko

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

The image features two rectangular sketches composed of abstract lines and shapes. The top sketch contains straight and diagonal lines forming an enclosure-like structure, with shapes resembling animals. The bottom sketch shows loose lines creating an abstract representation hinting at figures mounted on animals. Both sketches use minimal lines, evoking movement and scenes of countryside stables or equestrian activity.

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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

1986.56.228
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596053

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