Seated Man Wearing a Jacket

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a black and white painting of a person seated, with their torso and head visible in a reclining position. The facial features are softly outlined, with short, dark hair. The clothing appears to be a dark jacket or coat, loosely drawn over a partially visible undershirt. The hands are resting on the lap, loosely clasping an indistinct object. The background is abstract, with broad dark brushstrokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.3 cm (10 15/16 x 8 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.365

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596231

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