Bust of Woman with Hat, Face in Profile to Right

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The sketch depicts a person's profile view from the shoulders up. The individual is positioned looking upwards and to the left. The facial features are simply outlined, with defined brows and a slight indication of the lips and nose. The hair seems to be styled or possibly covered by a hat that sits tilted on the head, drawn with sweeping lines. Clothing is suggested by the presence of a high collar and a few buttons along the front, indicating a coat or jacket. The drawing is on a plain background without any additional context or objects, emphasizing the figure itself.
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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

    1986.56.334

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596194

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