Standing Female Nude, Eyes Cast Down to Left 

"Standing Female Nude, Eyes Cast Down to Left" is a sketch by American Abstract Expressionist artist Mark Rothko. The artwork features a simple line drawing of a nude female figure in a standing position, her eyes looking down to the left. Rothko is known for his abstract color-field paintings, but his early works, like this one, show his roots in figurative art. The sketch, executed in pencil, is a quick study in form and proportion, capturing a sense of movement and vulnerability in the figure. The sketchy nature of the drawing and the casual pose of the figure hint at Rothko's artistic exploration of the human form beyond strict academic conventions.