Untitled [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a series of faint and sketchy pencil lines forming an abstract composition. There is a curved shape in the middle, various shapes resembling objects, a form on the right possibly representing a human figure, and lines at the bottom connecting to shapes resembling feet or shoes. The top part of the image has faint reddish smudges, adding an abstract texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.5 x 27.9 cm (8 7/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.292.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of abstract forms with sketch-like elements on a yellowed piece of paper. There are faint lines suggesting architectural or structural elements, drawn loosely, with some bold strokes defining edges. In the upper right corner, an abstract profile or face can be seen with sparse, curved lines. A blotch of red is near the top of the page. The overall appearance is of preliminary sketching, with an unfinished and exploratory feel, characterized by simplicity and openness to interpretation.

Studies of boats and a head [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596135

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