Two Women Reclining

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows two reclining figures in a sketch. Both figures are depicted from an elevated perspective, facing each other with relaxed postures. The person on the left is leaning on one arm with the other arm bent, possibly resting on their knee, and has short-cropped hair. The person on the right is lying back more fully on their side with their head turned towards the viewer, wearing a head covering and clothing with visible sleeves. Both individuals are dressed in comfortable, loose clothing. The sketch is monochrome with dynamic strokes of charcoal or pencil, giving a sense of movement. The background consists of loose, sketchy lines with no distinct objects or scenery.
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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

    1986.56.444

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596326

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