Rear View of Standing Nude

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a person seen from behind, standing in a slightly turned position. The figure has one hand extended, weight shifted onto one leg, creating a dynamic curve to the body. The facial features are not visible, but the hair is rendered in loose lines suggesting volume. The sketch does not show clothing or accessories. The background is plain beige. The sketch is done with a loose and expressive style, focusing on the form and contours of the body in a natural pose.
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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

    1986.56.419

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596295

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