A Nude Seen from the Back and Two Studies of Female Heads 

This pencil sketch by Mark Rothko, titled "A Nude Seen from the Back and Two Studies of Female Heads," showcases the artist's early exploration of the human figure. Created sometime before 1950, it exemplifies Rothko's unique approach to figure drawing with simplified lines and a focus on capturing the essence of form. The composition features a nude woman viewed from behind, her body outlined in delicate strokes, alongside two smaller studies of female heads. This drawing, characteristic of his earlier works, demonstrates the roots of Rothko's later minimalist style.