Rear View of a Seated Figure with Arms Raised Above Head [verso] 

This is a pencil drawing on paper by Mark Rothko, known for his abstract works. The drawing shows a seated figure with arms raised above the head, viewed from behind. The sketch is simple and minimal, featuring a few lines that define the figure's form. The artwork is likely a study or a preliminary drawing for a larger work and exemplifies Rothko’s early artistic development. The sparse lines and the use of brown paper are characteristic of his early sketches. The absence of a specific date makes it difficult to place this piece within his chronology.