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Figure Wearing a Bathing Suit

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays a composition of soft, flowing lines and shapes in earth tones with a touch of turquoise at the top. The forms suggest figures in motion. The shapes blend and overlap, hinting at people relaxing or socializing. The bent shapes imply seating or leaning positions, while vertical lines echo standing postures. The abstract composition leaves room for interpretation, hinting at human interaction amidst a textured landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.539
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596442

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