Seated Woman in Profile with Hands Clasped in Lap

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a line drawing of a person seated in a three-quarter view with their body mostly visible from about the waist up, including their legs. The figure is drawn turning slightly to the side, with one leg crossed over the other, and their hands resting on a book or paper on their lap. The person's face is depicted in profile, with a simple and abstract representation of facial features, and the hair appears to be shoulder-length, flowing out from under a hat. They are wearing a coat or jacket, as suggested by the line that implies a collar. There are no visible details of jewelry or objects they might be holding beyond the book or paper. The background is plain with some random ink smudges.
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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: 12.5 x 7.5 cm (4 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.330

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596189

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