Boats on Shore and Docked at a Pier 

This ink drawing by Mark Rothko, titled "Boats on Shore and Docked at a Pier", depicts a simplified yet evocative landscape. The scene features several boats, both docked and resting on the shore, suggesting a calm and tranquil waterfront setting. The artist's signature linear style is evident in the sketch, with minimal detail and loose, expressive lines capturing the essence of the subject matter. The overall composition is balanced, with the boats arranged in a harmonious manner, highlighting Rothko's early exploration of forms and compositions that would later influence his abstract works.