Two Women Seated at Round Table [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a black and white painting with two figures. The person on the left is partially obscured, seated and leaning forward slightly. Their face and body are defined by dark brushstrokes and they have short, dark hair. The figure on the right has short, dark hair and is leaning over a table. An arm can be seen extending downward, possibly holding something. A large round table in the center is shaded heavily. The background is filled with abstract brushstrokes, creating a moody atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.7 x 17.7 cm (5 x 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.283.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a person from the head down to the waist. The person is positioned with their left side against a wall, standing with one hand in their pocket. Their facial features are simplistic, with a distinctive nose and a hint of a smile. The hair is styled above the head. The person wears a simple top with long sleeves and trousers. No jewelry is shown. The background is a blank space on the right side of the drawing, contrasting with the densely hatched area on the left where the person stands. The paper has jagged right edges, suggesting a torn page from a sketchbook.

Standing Male Figure [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596125

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