Seated Woman with Arms Crossed [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image is a sketch of a person seated in a chair, shown from head to knees in a three-quarter view. The person is sitting in a casual position, with one arm crossed over their torso. The facial features are outlined with a side profile, including a prominent nose and small eyes. The hair is styled with voluminous, wavy lines. The clothing consists of a long-sleeved top and a patterned skirt or similar lower garment. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is plain, suggesting a simple interior space.
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Artwork overview

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The image is a simple pencil sketch featuring a partial figure with only the head and shoulders visible. The person is positioned slightly turned to the side with their face in a three-quarter view. They have short hair with a slight wave on top and a prominent mustache. The facial features are drawn with minimal detail, highlighting the eyes, nose, and mouth. The person appears to be wearing a collared shirt. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held by the individual. The background is unadorned, consisting of plain, untextured paper with some indistinct marks and lightly sketched lines present, adding to the sketch's unfinished look.

Head of a Man [verso]

Mark Rothko

1903


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596483

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