Richard Diebenkorn

Untitled #2

Richard Diebenkorn, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L.

1993

Lithograph in black on hahnemühle german etching wove paper Accession ID 2015.23.4

Not on view

Untitled #5 [special proof]

Richard Diebenkorn, Carmen Schilaci, Stanley Baden, Gemini G.E.L.

1993

Lithograph in black on hahnemühle german etching wove paper [special proof] Accession ID 2015.23.5

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The image features sharp lines and rough shapes creating an abstract composition. Various forms resembling a crumpled sheet of paper or an eroded landscape are visible. Different textures with dark blotches and linear grooves can be observed, similar to scratches on a weathered surface. The overall abstract quality suggests interpretations of familiar objects like old, textured wood or a rugged terrain map.

Untitled #10 [special proof]

Richard Diebenkorn, Claudio Stickar, Gemini G.E.L.

1993

Lithograph in black on hahnemühle german etching wove paper [special proof] Accession ID 2016.146.8

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The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes in black on a beige background. The composition includes angular and linear shapes, resembling a fragmented grid or scaffolding. Horizontal lines traverse the image, creating a sense of layered connectivity. The lines and angles suggest architectural elements or interconnected pathways.

Untitled #9 [special proof]

Richard Diebenkorn, Stanley Baden, Gemini G.E.L.

1992, published 1993

Lithograph in black on hahnemühle german etching wove paper [special proof] Accession ID 2016.146.7

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The image displays an abstract composition with geometric shapes and lines in blue, green, and yellow hues. Vertical lines on the left lead up, while horizontal and angular shapes in the upper section resemble a mountain range or distant rooftops. The dominant blue on the right could represent sky or water, contrasting with sharp triangular arrangements. The composition evokes a fragmented landscape.

High Green Version I [working proof 11]

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Color aquatint with spitbite, softground, hardground, and soapground etching and sugarlift aquatint with scraping, burnishing, and collage on somerset soft white paper [working proof] Accession ID 1996.94.17

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The image features circular and angular shapes interlaced with thick lines, creating an abstract composition. The shapes resemble wheels, cogs, architectural structures, and machinery parts. The artwork has a chaotic, industrial feel.

The Barbarian

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Ink-transfer aquatint and drypoint with scraping and burnishing on rives heavyweight buff paper Accession ID 1996.77.96

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The image consists of geometric shapes and lines, mainly triangles and rectangles intersecting and overlapping each other. It is filled with hues of blue, green, beige, and red. The angles and colors create an architectural feel, resembling a fragmented landscape or urban skyline. The shapes are irregular and resemble buildings and streets viewed from a high vantage point.

High Green Version I

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Color aquatint with spitbite, softground, hardground, and soapground etching and sugarlift aquatint, scraping and burnishing, with a pasted-down collage element, on somerset soft white paper Accession ID 1996.77.98

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The image shows various geometric shapes, notably a large blue area bordered by a triangle and other angular forms. The artwork features straight lines and sharp angles with colors merging along edges. The shapes suggest architectural structures, with colors like green, brown, and cream against the blue backdrop. The contrasting colors and overlapping planes create depth, reminiscent of fragmented landscapes or urban skylines.

High Green Version I [working proof 9]

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Color aquatint with spitbite, softground, hardground, and soapground etching and sugarlift aquatint with scraping, burnishing, and collage on somerset soft white paper [working proof] Accession ID 1996.94.19

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The image shows a large blue triangular shape with intersecting angled lines and smaller shapes. In the upper left, there is an abstract arrangement of rectangles and triangles in green, yellow, red, and beige. The composition resembles a fragmented landscape, possibly fields and water bodies, or a stylized city map. The geometric shapes, linear forms, and color blocking give the composition an abstract quality.

High Green Version II

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Color aquatint with spitbite, softground, hardground, and soapground etching and sugarlift aquatint with scraping and burnishing, and with a pasted-down collage element on somerset soft white paper Accession ID 1996.77.97

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The image features geometric shapes and lines in shades of blue, green, and yellow arranged abstractly. There is a large blue area with intersecting lines and angles. At the top, a triangular green shape extends downward with a sliver of yellow at its edge. Along the left edge, there are vertical strips of color, including red and beige. The colors and shapes create a mosaic-like effect.

High Green Version I [working proof 10]

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Color aquatint with spitbite, softground, hardground, and soapground etching and sugarlift aquatint with scraping and burnishing on somerset soft white paper [working proof] Accession ID 1996.94.18

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This is a drawing of an abstract plan or concept sketch featuring notes and geometric shapes. The drawing is made on lined paper and includes freehand pencil sketches accompanied by annotations in blue ink. The top has a small detailed rectangle filled with abstract shapes and hatching, labeled with words such as "sections" and "blue?". Below this, a larger area contains loosely drawn geometric shapes and more annotations, including the words "red oxide" and "indigo." The entire piece has the appearance of a concept or idea being worked through, with lines and text suggesting consideration of color and materials.

Drawing for High Green I & II

Richard Diebenkorn

1992

Blue fountain pen and graphite on blue-lined paper Accession ID 1996.77.100

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The image displays bold, angular lines intersecting with fluid, sweeping strokes, creating a dynamic and deep composition. The artwork features a large triangular shape pointing towards the center. The background includes curving lines that may resemble waves or wind patterns, contrasting with solid, block-like forms resembling walls or beams. The piece combines geometric forms and lively brushwork, suggesting both constructed spaces and natural forces.

High Green Version I [working proof 8]

Richard Diebenkorn, Renée Bott, Crown Point Press

1992

Aquatint with spitbite, softground, hardground, and soapground etching and sugarlift aquatint with scraping and burnishing in black on somerset soft white paper [working proof] Accession ID 1996.94.20

Not on view

Richard Diebenkorn

Untitled #2

Untitled #2

Untitled #5 [special proof]

Untitled #5 [special proof]

Untitled #10 [special proof]

Untitled #10 [special proof]

Untitled #9 [special proof]

Untitled #9 [special proof]

High Green Version I [working proof 11]

High Green Version I [working proof 11]

The Barbarian

The Barbarian

High Green Version I

High Green Version I

High Green Version I [working proof 9]

High Green Version I [working proof 9]

High Green Version II

High Green Version II

High Green Version I [working proof 10]

High Green Version I [working proof 10]

Drawing for High Green I & II

Drawing for High Green I & II

High Green Version I [working proof 8]

High Green Version I [working proof 8]

West Building

East Building

Sculpture Garden

Richard Diebenkorn

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West Building

East Building

Sculpture Garden

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