Woman Wearing Hat, Standing before a Window 

This is a sketch by Mark Rothko, the famous Abstract Expressionist artist. The sketch is an example of figuration which is a departure from his later abstract works, demonstrating the artist's early exploration of artistic styles. The drawing depicts a person in a hat, likely a woman, standing before a window in an interior space. The sketch is made with black ink and demonstrates the artist's linear style. The composition is minimalist, with only the essential elements of the scene depicted. This drawing is an insightful glimpse into Rothko’s artistic development before he made his name with abstract paintings.