Untitled (seated female nude)

1936/1937

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

This image shows a partial view of a person's body, highlighting the upper torso and part of the hip. The person is positioned with their body slightly turned, and one arm appears to be raised, extending behind their head. The facial features are abstract and indistinct, with a suggestion of eyes, nose, and mouth shaded with soft strokes. Their hair is long and dark, flowing downwards. The background is textured with streaks of white and gray, while the foreground has patches of red and white which resemble a fabric or textile. The painting style is loose and impressionistic, with a focus on capturing shapes and colors rather than details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on construction paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.12 × 22.86 cm (12 1/4 × 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.489

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596377

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