Standing Nude Facing Right, Arms Folded on Top of Head

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person standing in profile with their legs slightly apart. Their arms are bent and raised above their head, with hands clasped together. The sketch includes minimal facial details such as the nose, lips, and a hint of the eye. The hair is short and slightly textured. The sketch does not show any clothing details, and the background is plain with sepia-toned paper showing smudges and stains for added texture. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the sketch.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • 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

    1986.56.390

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596264

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