Seated Women c. 1930s

"Seated Women" is a circa 1930s artwork by American artist Mark Tobey (1890-1976). Executed in pastel on paperboard, the piece depicts two figures, a woman seated in profile and another, less defined figure seated behind her. Tobey's signature "white writing" style is evident in the work, with the figures rendered through a network of gestural lines, contributing to a sense of movement and depth. The use of soft pastels creates a delicate and ethereal atmosphere, typical of Tobey's later works which reflected his interest in spiritual and philosophical themes.