Four Studies of Heads [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a collection of abstract lines and shapes on a piece of paper. Some lines are sharp, while others are curved. The lines come together to create forms that resemble human profiles and faces, with notable features such as noses and mouths. The overall arrangement suggests a connection to sketches or doodles often found in notebooks.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.5 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.370.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a person sitting with a focus on the upper body. It includes an outline of the upper torso and arms, with roughly drawn facial features like a broad nose, closed eyes, and a relaxed mouth. The person's hair is depicted with dark, heavy strokes, covering the head. The sketch suggests the presence of a shirt and potentially a jacket. There are no jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The background is plain with visible text, including "SIL ETTES STUDIOS..." and a partial address "202-4 Green St. Brooklyn N.Y." The paper appears slightly aged with small discolorations and a worn corner.

Caricature Head of Man with Mustache [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso printed in black ink: SIL-ETTES STUDIOS / "CREATORS OF SILETTES" / 202-4 GREEN ST. / BROOKLYN, N.Y.

Wikidata ID

Q64596238

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