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Reclining Nude

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image portrays bold, sweeping lines and curves forming an abstract representation of a figure. The central shape resembles a person curled into a fetal position, obscured by flowing strokes and a textured background. The abstract composition of dark, swirling lines and partially formed shapes creates the illusion of hair or foliage, while the rounded contours suggest the familiar curves of a human body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Dimensions

overall: 18.4 x 26.7 cm (7 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1986.56.514
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596413

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