Study of a Head [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a minimalistic line drawing of the upper portion of a person's head in profile. The rest of the body is hinted at with faint sketch lines. The head is positioned to the left. The facial features are not completed, only a part of the face contour, ear, and hair are shown. The hair is styled pulled back. The clothing is suggested through faint outlines over the shoulders. No specific details of jewelry or objects are visible. The background is a plain blank canvas with no additional elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.503.b

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image shows a person from the waist up, seated in a high-sided chair, facing left. The individual's facial features are simplified, with a notable nose and styled hair. They appear to be wearing a garment with short sleeves and vertical line details, holding a small object close to their chest. The background is plain with only the chair visible. The drawing is made of deliberate, continuous lines on a plain backdrop.

Seated Woman Holding a Glass [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596397

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