Bust-length sketch of Young Woman Resting Chin on Left Hand, in Profile

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person seated in profile, facing right. The individual is resting their chin on their hand, which is propped up on a surface. The facial features are depicted with simple lines, and the hair is drawn in loose strokes. The sketch is done in black ink on a light background with some small spots. There are no visible details of clothing, jewelry, or objects in the image.
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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: 7.5 x 12.5 cm (2 15/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.326

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596185

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