Reclining Figures in a Landscape [recto] 

"Reclining Figures in a Landscape" is a watercolor painting by Mark Rothko, the renowned American artist known for his abstract expressionist style. The artwork depicts two figures reclining on a beach, against the backdrop of a soft, hazy sky and a turquoise sea. The figures are rendered with broad strokes, their forms dissolving into the surrounding landscape, exemplifying Rothko's signature use of color and form to evoke emotion and contemplation. The painting reflects Rothko's early exploration of figurative themes, which he later abandoned in favor of his iconic color-field compositions.