Standing Female Nude with Head Turned Left

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image depicts a sketch of a person standing. The individual's entire body is shown, with one arm slightly raised and the other hanging by their side. The facial features are emphasized from a profile view, suggesting a downturned expression. The person's hair is portrayed in a simple style, possibly tied back or close to the head. The sketch showcases a nude figure with basic lines and shading to outline the form. There are no accessories or clothing details. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure with no contextual elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    (drawing)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 21.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.56.513

  • Copyright

    Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596412

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