Untitled (Abstraction)

1948

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image displays intersecting black lines against a plain background. The lines create a dynamic and angular composition. The arrangement may suggest familiar objects like a sailboat or masts, with vertical and diagonal lines resembling structures and horizontal lines hinting at horizons. The artist's signature is present in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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This is an image showing the cover page of a collection or publication titled "DRAWINGS." The page includes a list of six names: Dixon, Diebenkorn, Hultberg, Kuhlman, Lobdell, and Stillman. The design is minimalistic, with the title "DRAWINGS" at the top in bold, capital letters. The artists' names are listed vertically below the title in a simpler typeface. At the bottom of the page, it states that the publication is by "ERIC T LEDIN MILL VALLEY CALIF," and the year "1949" is included in smaller print. The surround of the page is a darker brown color, potentially representing the cover or border of the publication, with some visible wear along the edges.

Drawings

Various Artists, Eric T. Ledin

1948

The image features thick, curvilinear shapes and lines creating a complex pattern in dark monochrome tones on a lighter background. The abstract composition resembles organic forms or twisting pathways that imply motion or flow. The arrangement of shapes could suggest abstract figures or landscapes. The presentation is dynamic and slightly chaotic, allowing viewers to make their own connections to familiar objects or scenes.

Untitled (Abstraction)

Frank Lobdell

1948

The image showcases bold, angular shapes and fluid lines that create a striking composition. The vertical and horizontal lines converge to form an arrangement similar to hanging drapery or a cascading waterfall. In the center, there is a white shape resembling an outstretched hand or the roots of a large tree.

Untitled (Abstraction)

John Hultberg

1948

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: in pencil: lower right, Diebenkorn

Wikidata ID

Q76454931

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