Seated Woman Reading

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The sketch depicts a person seated, shown from the waist up. They are slightly hunched over, engaging with something in their hands. The facial features are sketched in a side profile, with indications of eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is loosely rendered, possibly covered with a headscarf. The clothing is loosely sketched, indicating a draped garment. The person's arms and hands are visible, holding an object. The background is plain, focusing on the figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 21.6 cm (11 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.410

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596285

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