Spreading Spade

1981

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows irregular and rounded shapes on a dark background, forming an abstract composition. In the center, a large, elongated shape with a pale green hue and splattered red accents can be seen. Below, there is a blue clover-like figure resembling a club symbol. Dot-like shapes in blue and pink are dispersed throughout. Horizontal lines divide the spaces in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint with spitbite etching and drypoint on Arches Satine paper

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    image: 45.7 x 48.3 cm (18 x 19 in.)
    sheet: 88.3 x 78.1 cm (34 3/4 x 30 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.77.54

  • Copyright

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

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom below plate mark in graphite: OK to print RD81; lower left in graphite: TOP + BOTTOM MARGINS are not correct

Wikidata ID

Q75398672

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