Female Nude Standing on Carpet, Hands Behind Head

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a full-length sketch of a nude person standing with their arms raised, resting their hands on the back of their head. The person is facing slightly left, with their weight distributed on one foot. They have short hair and defined facial features, including a nose and lips. The sketch emphasizes the person's body contours and form through simple lines. The figure is not wearing any clothing or jewelry. They stand on a textured surface, possibly a mat or cloth. The background is plain, aged paper with visible spots and blemishes, adding texture to the image.
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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: 27.9 x 21.4 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.380

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596252

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