Sketch of Rocks(?)

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a minimalistic sketch featuring abstract shapes resembling rocks or boulders. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking down at the shapes. There is no visible horizon, with the upper part of the image left blank. The drawing is made with confident ink lines of varying thickness and some cross-hatching for shadows and texture. The background is a soft beige color, emphasizing the stark contrast with the black lines. The limited color palette and style give the composition a subtle and elegant visual impact.
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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: 10.1 x 15.3 cm (4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.253

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596085

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