Seated Woman with Left Leg Tucked Under and Head Resting on Left Arm

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a black ink drawing on paper of a figure in a curled-up position. The person's entire body is captured in a fetal-like pose, with knees drawn up and arms wrapped around them. The facial features are slightly obscured, but the outline of the head and hair can be seen. The person appears to be wearing loose clothing, indicated by heavy black lines and shading. There are no visible details like jewelry or objects due to the abstract style. The background is plain, drawing focus to the central figure depicted with bold brushstrokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on textured wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.309

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596165

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