Seated Headless Figure with Hands Crossed in Lap

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a series of bold, jagged lines and scribbles forming a complex structure on a plain background. There is a dominant large V-shape at the top. The overall shape resembles a figure seated, with distinct lines suggesting legs and feet, while the intricate maze of lines could be interpreted as arms and possible head adornments. This abstract representation evokes the silhouette of a person in deep thought or rest.
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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

    1986.56.337

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596197

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