Standing Woman in a Bathing Suit

markrothko

drawing

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

ink drawing

pen sketch

pencil sketch

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

"Standing Woman in a Bathing Suit" is a pencil drawing by American artist Mark Rothko, known for his abstract expressionist paintings. While this piece predates his iconic color-field paintings, the drawing reveals Rothko’s talent for capturing the human form with expressive lines. The figure is simplified and elongated, emphasizing the woman's posture and the play of light and shadow in her bathing suit. It's a unique glimpse into Rothko's early artistic development, showcasing his exploration of form and figure before his groundbreaking abstract work.