Seated Figure with Eyeglasses, Leaning Back [verso] 

This is a simple, yet expressive, ink drawing by abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. The drawing depicts a seated figure, seen from the front, with a focus on the figure’s head. The figure wears eyeglasses and leans back in a chair, giving the impression of casual contemplation. While Rothko is renowned for his monumental abstract paintings, this work shows the artist's ability to capture the essence of a subject with minimal detail, highlighting the beauty of simple, gestural lines.