Untitled [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

This is a drawing of an abstract scene with figures and a structure. The drawing is composed of light blue lines on a cream-colored sheet. It portrays two abstract, vertical forms that resemble figures, standing amidst a series of elongated, vertical shapes. The figures appear to be within a framework, which features undefined, angled roofing lines. The background contains wavy lines. Elements within the composition are loosely sketched, capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detailing. The lower portion of the drawing has a thick black horizontal line.
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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: 10.9 x 14.2 cm (4 5/16 x 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.234.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image features bold, abstract lines and shapes resembling an architectural structure, with two simplistic human figures standing within it. Surrounding the figures are abstract lines suggesting a natural setting.

Two Figures Standing Underneath a Shelter [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596060

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