Seated Woman Turned to the Left, Hands Folded on Lap 

This is a black and white ink drawing by Mark Rothko of a seated woman, possibly a self-portrait. Created in his earlier style, the piece reveals a sense of immediacy and raw emotion through its gestural lines. The drawing's simplicity allows the viewer to focus on the subject's posture and expression, emphasizing the vulnerability and introspection inherent in the figure. The piece highlights Rothko's exploration of human form and emotion before his later, iconic abstract color field paintings.