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This untitled sketch was made by Mark Rothko, likely during his early period. Rothko was born in Latvia in 1903, and his Jewish family immigrated to the United States when he was ten years old. This small pencil drawing offers a glimpse into the artist’s formative years. Rothko’s works from the 1930s and 40s frequently engaged with the human figure, often in urban settings or mythological scenes. While this sketch is abstract, it resonates with the era's broader concerns with identity and representation. As Rothko once said, he was interested in "human dramas" - the emotional and psychological states of people navigating a complex world. Although the subject is unclear, the sensitivity of the line work brings a sense of intimacy. It invites us to contemplate the artist's evolving vision. Rothko's journey from figuration to pure abstraction reflects a deep exploration into the self and the search for universal human emotions.