Landscape with Mountains [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The sketch portrays a minimalist and abstract scene with gestural pencil smudges and strokes dominating the composition. Curved lines suggest a horizon, while light and fluid brushstrokes create a rough impression. The color palette consists of soft graphite gray against off-white paper. Faint, simplistic figures are depicted near us, and linear elements in the distance hint at structures or pathways. The background is undefined, leaving room for interpretation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.413.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The drawing depicts a person seated on a chair in a side view. The person's head is turned slightly away from the viewer, looking towards their left. Their facial features are depicted with simple lines, showing a nose and eye. The person has long hair flowing down their back. They are wearing a flowing garment, possibly a dress or robe. The chair has armrests visible, and there are no items held by the person. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure in the chair.

Female Figure Seated in a Chair [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596289

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