Seated Figure Reading

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 thighs upwards. The person is seated with one knee bent up and leans forward with their head resting on their left hand and their elbow on the knee. Their face is in profile, showing distinct features like a strong nose and closed eyes. Their hair is styled back, appearing short or tied back. The person appears undressed, and there is no detailed rendering of clothing visible. They are holding a paper or rectangular object with their right hand, which rests on the bent knee. The background is plain and unembellished.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 24.1 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.430

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596308

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