Untitled [studies of woman's face and hands] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image contains several side profile sketches of human faces showing varying positions. The sketches focus on the heads of individuals, depicting simple facial features such as noses, lips, and chins with bold strokes. The faces exhibit neutral or slightly pursed lip expressions. The sketches also show suggestions of different hairstyles but lack detailed hair structure. There are no additional details like clothing, jewelry, or objects, and the background is plain, emphasizing the profiles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 43.2 cm (13 7/8 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.4.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image portrays a sketch of a person's upper torso and head. The individual faces the viewer, with one hand raised near their face. They have distinct facial features, with expressive eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips. The person's hairstyle is short and wavy, framing their face. They wear a garment with a patterned design, potentially a dress or blouse, as indicated by sketched dots and lines. An earring hangs from their left ear, and a bracelet is visible on their raised hand's wrist. The background is plain, emphasizing the person's face and attire. The sketch features bold lines and detailed facial features.

Untitled [portrait of a woman and profile study] [recto]

Richard Diebenkorn

1955

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Phyllis Diebenkorn, the artist's wife, Healdsburg, CA; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620481

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