Standing Nude Facing Left, Right Hand above Head

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a nude figure in side profile. The person is standing with slight knee bend and leaning backward. The sketch features facial details such as a nose and lips, and the hair is styled in a gathered manner. The lines suggest movement in the pose. There is no clothing or jewelry visible. The background is minimal with some texture and shading around the figure. Some unfinished lines to the left could indicate scenery. The sketch is on beige paper.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 21.5 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.404

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596279

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