Woman with Long Hair Seen from the Back, Folding Screen to the Left 

"Woman with Long Hair Seen from the Back, Folding Screen to the Left" is a sketch by Mark Rothko, known for his abstract color field paintings. This preliminary drawing features a figure with long hair, seen from the back, suggesting a sense of solitude and introspection. The figure is depicted in a minimalist style, with simplified lines and forms, characteristic of Rothko's early works. The composition emphasizes the figure's isolation, highlighting a common theme in Rothko's art. This preliminary sketch reveals the artist's process of abstraction, moving away from representational details to focus on the emotional impact of form and space.