Head of a Male, with Mustache and Glasses

c. 1937

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a black ink line drawing on an off-white background. It features a person's upper body, with a focus on the head and shoulders. The person is in a three-quarters view, facing slightly to the right. The drawing includes minimal facial details, with glasses, lips, and short hair above the ears. The person's expression is neutral, with slightly parted lips. The clothing is minimally indicated with a collar suggesting a shirt. No jewelry or objects are depicted, 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: 15.3 x 10.2 cm (6 x 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.278

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596119

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