Studies of a Head of a Woman [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image features two sketches of a person's head and part of the neck. The first sketch shows detailed hair and minimal facial features, while the second sketch below it is less detailed with simplified features. Both sketches only show the head without any clothing or background elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.504.a

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Associated Artworks

The image depicts three sketches of a person's head drawn from a slightly downward angle, focusing on the hair and facial features. The drawings highlight the person's styled voluminous hair. The first sketch shows a head outline and an arm on the right side. The bottom left sketch includes closed eyes and a serene expression. The bottom right sketch emphasizes the intricate hairstyle with no defined facial features. The sketches are on plain paper with a dark stain near the bottom edge, giving a vintage look. There are no jewelry or objects, and the background is plain paper.

Studies of a Woman's Hair [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596398

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