Reclining Nude Leaning to the Left, Right Arm Supporting Torso 

This is Mark Rothko's drawing, made with ink on paper, titled *Reclining Nude Leaning to the Left, Right Arm Supporting Torso*. The drawing presents a figure captured with fluid, minimalist strokes. Rothko uses line to define the contours of the reclining nude, focusing on the interplay between positive and negative space to suggest form and volume. Notice how the starkness of the ink against the paper creates a sense of immediacy, highlighting the raw essence of the human figure. Rothko's approach to representation echoes a semiotic reduction, where the lines act as signifiers, abstracting the nude to its most fundamental elements. This reduction isn't just about depicting a body; it explores the very structure of perception. By destabilizing traditional notions of form, Rothko invites us to reconsider how we construct meaning through visual cues, challenging the stability of representation itself. Ultimately, the drawing’s power lies in its ability to evoke the body, while also prompting a deeper reflection on the semiotic relationship between line, form, and meaning.