Nude Woman Seated in a Chair

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch drawing featuring the upper body of a person in a partially reclined or seated position. The person's face is detailed with strong linear features such as arched eyebrows, a defined nose, and lips. The hair is dark and wavy, cascading down the sides of the head. The drawing illustrates the person's upper torso with shading to show contours and muscle tone. The person appears to be holding a cloth or drapery in their right hand. The background is plain, with a textured paper that has subtle marks or imperfections.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.8 x 28.4 cm (7 x 11 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.426

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596303

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