Seated Figure with Right Ankle Crossed Over Left Knee

markrothko

drawing

light pencil work

ink drawing

pen sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

fantasy sketch

initial sketch

"Seated Figure with Right Ankle Crossed Over Left Knee" is a simple pencil sketch by Mark Rothko, known for his abstract expressionist paintings. This piece, however, shows Rothko's earlier work, exploring figuration in a loose, gestural style. The sketch depicts a seated figure, emphasizing the body's form through a series of quick lines, demonstrating Rothko's early exploration of form and composition, which later transitioned into the abstract art he is known for.