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Seated Man in Coat and Hat, Legs and Hands Crossed

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image is a minimalist line drawing of a person seated, emphasizing the upper body and legs. The person is in a seated pose with crossed legs, featuring abstract facial lines, a defined nose, and a suggestion of a beard or mustache. The person appears to be wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a coat, with no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain, drawing focus to the figure.

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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

1986.56.345
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596206

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