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Woman Reclining, Hands Clasped on Stomach, Feet on Floor

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a person lying on their back. The person is depicted horizontally with closed eyes, hair covered in fabric, and wearing a knee-length garment. Their arms are crossed over their chest, with hands clasped. The background is plain, suggesting they are lying on a surface. The sketch lines are simple and fluid, conveying a sense of stillness.

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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

1986.56.417
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596293

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