(Untitled) [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

This is a drawing of a crumpled or folded piece of fabric or cloth. The drawing features a series of loose, flowing lines that suggest the soft, undulating textures of fabric draped or bunched together. The sketch employs a combination of broad, gentle curves and sharper diagonal lines to denote the presence of folds and shadows, adding a sense of depth and dimension. The simplicity of the medium accentuates the focus on the shapes and forms created by the fabric's structure. Overall, the drawing captures the play of light and dark upon a textured surface.
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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: 15.1 x 22.6 cm (5 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.297.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows an abstract arrangement of flowing, curved lines and a few straight edges on a textured surface. These shapes form a central figure resembling a draped fabric or folding paper. The design appears to suggest a crumpled sheet or billowing garment, with overlapping lines and shaded segments giving an impression of depth and movement.

(Untitled) [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596142

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