Half-Length Portrait of a Man in Profile to the Right 

This graphite drawing by Mark Rothko, created sometime during his lifetime, depicts a man in profile. The subject's features are rendered in a loose and gestural style, indicative of Rothko's exploration of form and expression. The sketch is notable for its minimalist approach, focusing on the essence of the figure rather than intricate detail. Despite his later renown for abstract expressionism, Rothko's early works demonstrate his talent for figurative drawing and his interest in capturing the human form.