Seated Man in Overcoat and Hat, Right Hand Pointing

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a person in partial view, focusing on the upper half of their body. The person is slightly forward-leaning, with their face in profile. The facial features are minimally detailed, showing a nose and closed mouth, suggesting a serious expression. The person wears a wide-brimmed hat, with their hair tucked underneath. They are dressed in an outer garment with a large collar drawn with loose, flowing lines. The person is holding a musical instrument, possibly a bagpipe, against their body. The background is plain and light, with visible creases and ink spots on the paper.
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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

    1986.56.331

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596190

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