Studies of a Head [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a simple line drawing of a human face, showing only the head and facial features. The drawing is done with delicate lines, capturing the person's face in a forward-facing position slightly turned to one side. The facial features are minimal, with a long, pointed nose and a slightly curved mouth. There is a rough indication of short hair above the head. There are no details of clothing or accessories as only the face is drawn. The background is plain and unadorned, consisting of a single tone that occupies the rest of the paper. The paper has a few smudges and marks, giving it an aged or weathered appearance.
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There is a pencil sketch featuring two profiles of a person's head and shoulders. The first profile at the top of the image shows a woman from the side with only her head visible. She has wavy hair and her facial features are delicately outlined. The second profile below shows the woman's head and partial shoulder facing downward. Her hair is curly at the ends, with a fringe across the forehead. Her eyes are closed or nearly closed, with a solemn expression. She wears a garment with a slight v-neck. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is textured sketch paper with subtle smudges.

Studies of a Head of a Woman [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596393

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