Seated Woman, Bare Breasted with Left Arm Raised

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a sketch of an abstract human figure sitting in a chair. The upper body, arms, and head of the figure are visible, with one arm raised and the other resting on a cloth-covered surface. The facial features are stylized, with an elongated face and simplified facial details. The hair is stylized with curved lines. The figure is depicted without detailed clothing but features a decorative element near the shoulders. The background includes swirling circular patterns that fill the space around the figure, creating a textured backdrop. The entire image appears to be a pencil or charcoal sketch.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.2 x 15.2 cm (4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.281

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596122

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