Untitled [seated female nude turning aside]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a person sitting in a hunched position, with their full body visible from the back. The person is seated on an abstract surface, possibly a stool or bench, with their right leg bent upwards and left leg partially extended. Their head is turned downwards as they rest their right arm on their knee, and their left arm wraps around the bent leg. The facial features are simple line strokes and the person's hair is long and flowing down the back. No clothing details, jewelry, or objects are visible. The background is plain and unadorned, with a faint sketch or outline that does not provide specific context.

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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

    2000.141.11.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows an illustration of a seated person in a crouched position. The individual is facing slightly to the right, with their head resting on their arms folded over their knees. The facial features are not detailed, and the hair seems to be pulled back or cropped short. The person is nude, and the body is depicted with dynamic lines and shading. The background is filled with sketchy lines and abstract shapes, creating a minimal setting without distinct details.

Untitled [seated female nude with head bowed]

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

Q64620495

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