Reclining Female with Head Supported by Right Hand

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The drawing depicts a figure lying down on their side. The person has one arm propped up under their head and the other arm resting on their side. The face shows basic outlines of eyes, nose, and mouth, along with short tousled hair. They wear a simple top and possibly a skirt or loose pants. The background is minimal, with pencil lines suggesting a floor or ground.
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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

    1986.56.455

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596337

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