Seated Female Nude Facing Right, Head Turned Left

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a nude figure seated with their back slightly turned away from the viewer. The entire body is drawn in a side-facing position, with one arm extended backward and the other arm resting on a raised knee. The figure's head is turned, creating a profile view, with minimal and undefined facial details. The hair is sketched in a simple, flowing style that follows the contour of the head. The figure is outlined in sketchy pencil lines, giving an impression of light and shadow. The scene around the person is plain, with no additional objects or adornments. The background is a simple, unadorned piece of paper.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • 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

    1986.56.393

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596267

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