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Study of Heads [verso]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names

Mark Rothko

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

The image displays intertwining, flowing lines that loop and curl across the paper in an abstract manner. The lines vary in length and direction, conveying movement and dynamism typical of abstract art.

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Artwork overview

Medium

(drawing)
Credit Line

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number

1986.56.611.b
Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko

The image features swirling lines and jagged shapes in red, black, and purplish tones. The central mass of color resembles overlapping brushstrokes, crumpled fabric, or flowing capes. Curved lines and circular figures can be interpreted as familiar objects like hair or textures, forming an abstract scene. — Abstract Composition [recto]

Mark Rothko

1903

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596528

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