Untitled [seated woman holding a cigarette and touching her foot]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts a sketch of a person in a reclined or seated position. The body is drawn with sweeping lines, particularly emphasizing the legs and torso. The face is minimalistic, as is the representation of the hair. The figure is minimally clothed, without any visible accessories. The sketch is on an off-white background, with black lines, and a red stamp in the lower right corner that reads "ARCHIVES RD MATERIALS."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 43 cm (14 x 16 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.8.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a human figure from the torso to the feet, seated with one leg bent and the other partially visible. The head is turned slightly to the side, with basic hair outlines. The figure wears a form-fitting garment, possibly a dress. One arm is bent upwards, holding an object. The sketch features a minimalistic, abstract background with a red stamp labeled "ARCHIVES R.D." at the bottom.

Untitled [woman reclining in a dress with hand to mouth]

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

Q64620489

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