Untitled [nude reclining in studio]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a line drawing of a person in a kneeling position. The individual has one knee on the ground and the other leg bent, supporting their weight. The torso is leaning forward slightly with arms positioned in front. The head is turned slightly to one side with no distinct facial features. The hair is short or slicked back. The person is nude and there are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.5 cm (17 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.10.a

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a full view of a person drawn in a minimalistic style. The figure is positioned on all fours with their back facing the viewer, head lowered towards the surface, partially obscuring the face. The hair lacks detail and is not prominently outlined. The figure appears unclothed, with no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain with minimalistic lines indicating a surface and abstract furniture-like shapes. The simplicity of the line work emphasizes the form and posture of the human body.

Untitled [reclining nude turning to rest on her arms]

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

Q64620492

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