Female Nude Standing Near a Window 

This is a sketch of a female nude by American artist Mark Rothko, created sometime before his death in 1970. While Rothko is best known for his abstract color-field paintings, his early work often featured figurative subjects. This particular sketch shows a woman standing in a loose, gestural style. The figure is rendered in soft, muted tones, with an emphasis on capturing the essence of the human form rather than precise detail. The background is filled with broad strokes of color, hinting at a window or other architectural elements. This sketch showcases Rothko's early interest in figuration and his ability to create expressive forms with minimal lines and color.