Untitled [portrait of a woman with cigarette] [recto]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an upper body portrait of a person seated in a relaxed position, with their left hand raised and holding a cigarette. The person's face is mostly expressionless, with a slightly melancholic or contemplative look. They have medium-length, straight, dark hair that falls around their face. Their facial features are depicted with simple lines, including eyes that are gazing outward, a straight nose, and closed lips. The person is wearing a shirt with a collar, open at the neck, revealing a dark layer underneath. There are no visible earrings or necklaces. The sketch appears to take place in an indeterminate interior space, as suggested by the unfinished lines in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.4 cm (17 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.6.a

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a person from head to knee in a crouched position. The person's head is slightly tilted to the side with a calm expression. Facial features are outlined, focusing on the eyes and a hint of a smile. The hair is medium-length and flows loosely around the face. The sketch does not detail clothing, focusing on the body's form. No accessories or objects are visible. The background is a blank canvas with some overlay sketching and a red stamp marked "ARCHIVES D RD" at the bottom right corner.

Untitled [seated woman leaning forward and reaching down] [verso]

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

Q64620484

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