Nude Turned to the Left, Three-quarter View, Seen from the Back 

This sketch, "Nude Turned to the Left, Three-quarter View, Seen from the Back," is an example of the figurative work of American artist Mark Rothko. Rothko, known for his abstract color-field paintings, utilized gestural lines and shading to depict a nude figure in a three-quarter view. This drawing, completed with charcoal on paper, demonstrates Rothko's early exploration of figuration before he became known for his abstract works. The sketch reveals an artist interested in capturing the essence of human form through rapid, expressive strokes.