Reclining Man [recto] 

"Reclining Man" is a simple yet powerful ink drawing by Mark Rothko, a prominent figure in Abstract Expressionism. It is a sketch of a reclining male figure, rendered with bold strokes and minimal detail. The piece showcases Rothko's talent for capturing human form through simplified lines, emphasizing the essence of the figure's pose and gesture. Though not explicitly dated, the work likely stems from Rothko's early artistic explorations, providing a glimpse into the evolution of his style before he gained recognition for his large-scale abstract color-field paintings.