#1

1978

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows intersecting lines and shapes forming an abstract composition in the center of a large, blank canvas. The shapes include a curved line resembling a river and oval forms. The design gives an architectural feel, evoking a blueprint or modern map.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching with scraping and burnishing in black on Rives Heavyweight Buff paper

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.9 x 20.3 cm (11 x 8 in.)
    sheet: 101.6 x 66 cm (40 x 26 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.77.21

  • Series Title

    Six Softgrounds

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

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Six Softgrounds

Richard Diebenkorn

1978

The image features a collection of lines and shapes within a rectangular frame. Several circles and ovoid forms are distributed irregularly throughout the composition.

#2

Richard Diebenkorn

1978

The image shows a rectangular composition containing curved lines and elongated elliptical shapes crossing over each other. The organic forms resemble floating balloons or amorphous creatures entwined in a dance. Straight lines and right angles contrast with the curvatures at the edges of the rectangle.

#3

Richard Diebenkorn

1978

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

along bottom edge in graphite: OK to print #1 RD78

Wikidata ID

Q75398884

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