Couple Seated on Bench

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows two figures sitting together on a sofa or bench. Both figures are visible from the upper body down to their lower bodies. The figure on the left is angled towards the right, with their head turned slightly in profile towards the other figure. This person has a round face and short hair, wearing a striped garment. The figure on the right sits upright facing forward, with simple facial features, short hair, and wearing a plain outfit. The background consists of simple lines, possibly depicting a room or minimalist setting, with the furniture sketched out.
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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: 12.8 x 20.4 cm (5 1/16 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.286

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596129

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