Seated Figure with Right Ankle Crossed Over Left Knee

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person from the upper body to the knees, sitting with one leg crossed over the other. The person is slightly hunched forward, with one arm extended towards the front, and the other resting on their knee. Their facial features are outlined, with emphasis on the nose, and they appear to have medium-length hair draping over the ears. The person wears a loose garment, possibly a robe or coat. There is no visible jewelry, and in one hand, they hold a small object or gesture. The background is plain textured paper with an aged appearance and signs of wear and tear at the edges.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 29.6 x 22.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.412

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596287

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