Study of Head Facing Right [verso] 

This is a simple ink drawing of a head, titled "Study of Head Facing Right [verso]" by the American artist Mark Rothko, known for his abstract color field paintings. This sketch displays Rothko's early exploration of figuration, a precursor to his later, more abstract work. The drawing is characterized by quick, gestural lines, highlighting a simplified, almost childlike approach to depicting the human form. While his abstract works are considered his signature style, these early sketches demonstrate his fundamental artistic abilities and the evolution of his artistic vocabulary.