Seated Woman, Three-quarters View to the Left, Hands on Lap 

This pencil sketch by Mark Rothko, known for his abstract color field paintings, depicts a seated woman. Executed in a loose, gestural style, the drawing emphasizes the figure’s form and posture rather than details. The artist uses rapid, flowing lines to capture the movement of the woman's hair and the drapery of her clothing, giving a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. While Rothko is best known for his later work, this sketch reveals his early interest in figuration and his talent for capturing the essence of a subject through minimalist means.