Blue Surround

1982

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image contains geometric shapes, including a large rectangle with layers of green, beige, and deep blue. Abstract lines and color blocks create a central frame resembling a window or picture frame. Horizontal bands of varying widths in colors like green, red, and yellow are at the bottom, reminiscent of stacked books. The composition overall suggests architectural elements or a building facade.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color spitbite etching, drypoint, and aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Rives heavyweight white paper

  • Credit Line

    Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund and Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 55.9 x 47.3 cm (22 x 18 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 88.9 x 67 cm (35 x 26 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.77.68

  • Copyright

    © Richard Diebenkorn Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom below plate mark in graphite: OK RD82

Wikidata ID

Q75398579

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