Seated Female on Couch Knitting (?)

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a person in a seated or reclining position. Their body is slightly leaning forward, one leg is bent in front of them, and the other is positioned downward. Their head is inclined downwards as they focus on a task. They have minimal facial features - eyes, a small mouth, and a nose, with simple hair outlining the face. The person appears to be using their hands for an activity, possibly involving handling fabric. The clothing is minimally detailed, with a suggestion of a patterned garment or checkered design on the lower body. No jewelry or personal accessories are shown, and they are holding an object that resembles scissors. The background is plain, emphasizing the simplicity of the sketch.
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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: 27.7 x 21.4 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.350

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596213

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