Seated Figure with Hands Clasped [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The drawing depicts an outline of a person seated with legs crossed. The facial features are basic, including a nose and eyebrows. The hair is styled, possibly pinned back. The person is not wearing detailed clothing. The surroundings are minimal, with no distinct objects or background elements, focusing on the figure. No visible jewelry or objects are held, and the background is plain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on textured wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 22.2 cm (9 15/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.313.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a portrait of a person's head and shoulders. The person is positioned slightly turned with their head facing forward and their hands near their chest. The facial features include eyebrows, lips, and softly drawn eyes. The hair is dark and styled close to the head. The clothing shows light and shadow effects, suggesting folds or patterns. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is abstract with broad strokes and dark shading, blending into the figure for a textured and shadowy effect.

Bust Length Portrait of a Young Girl [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596170

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