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Seated Man

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a seated person facing forward. The person's arms are crossed over their knees in a relaxed pose. The facial features are depicted with quick, expressive lines, including a high forehead and closed eyes. The person's short hair is suggested with simple line work. The sketch does not depict any clothing and the background is plain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.545
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596448

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