Two Figures under Cover, Outdoors 

This small ink drawing by Mark Rothko, titled "Two Figures Under Cover, Outdoors", depicts two figures, one sitting on a bench, the other standing beside a pillar. The figures are rendered in a simplified, gestural style characteristic of Rothko's early work. While known for his abstract color field paintings, Rothko explored figuration and line in his early career, producing sketches and drawings like this one. This sketch captures a moment of quiet observation, inviting viewers to consider the relationships between the figures and their surroundings.