Seated Woman with Crossed Legs [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a sketch of a person from the back, seated and facing a rough outline of a large animal-like figure to their right. The person is in a relaxed position with their arm raised slightly in front of them. The facial features are not clearly visible, and the head is turned slightly to the side. The person has short hair or is wearing a cap and is dressed in a simple garment with sleeveless arms. No specific jewelry or objects are shown in their hands. In the background, there is a faint outline of a creature, possibly a lion or dragon, sketched with light pencil strokes. The paper has a slightly yellowed color, giving an aged appearance to the sketch.
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The sketch portrays a person in a side view from the torso up, including part of their legs. The individual is seated, with one arm resting on what appears to be a chair and the other arm slightly raised. The facial features are suggested in a profile with the outline of a nose and mouth visible; the hair is tied back. The person is wearing a loose-fitting top with long sleeves, and there are no visible accessories or objects in their hands. The background is plain, with pencil shading creating a neutral, texture-free atmosphere.

Seated Woman with Crossed Legs [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596350

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