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Woman Playing the Piano

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person sitting in front of a piano. The individual is facing slightly to the left, looking over their right shoulder towards the viewer. The person has distinct facial features like prominent eyes and full lips, along with voluminous hair styled in a loose manner. They are depicted in loose-fitting clothing, seated at the piano with hands resting on the keys. The background is minimally drawn, with strokes framing the figure and piano.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.311
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596167

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