Standing Man [recto]

Mark Rothko

Associated Names
Mark Rothko

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

The image shows a person standing in a relaxed stance. The individual is facing slightly to the right in a semi-profile view. The stylized facial features are depicted with minimal detail, including simple lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is represented as a dark mass on top of the head. The person is dressed in what appears to be a suit or formal attire, implied by dark shading indicating a jacket over a lighter shirt. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background consists of a plain, light color with dark brush strokes in mixed patterns.
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The image features bold, sweeping black lines on a textured, beige background that create an abstract silhouette. The lines form a curving shape resembling the outline of a human figure, with emphasis on the neck, partial torso, and a bent arm.

Standing Man [verso]

Mark Rothko

1930


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596550

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