Seated Figure with Elbows on Table

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person's head and upper body on the left side, positioned sideways as if seated at a table. The minimalistic facial features include an ear, closed eye, eyebrow, and a line for the mouth. The person's short hairstyle is depicted with a contour line, and they are wearing a short-sleeved top. On the table in front of them, there is a cup and a few items sketched with bold lines, along with a patterned textile or cloth. The background features rectangular elements that could represent windows or wall decorations, created with horizontal and vertical lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • 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

    1986.56.342

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596203

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