Untitled [female nude seated in armchair with legs crossed]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a person sitting on a chair, from head to ankle. The person is slightly turned to the side, legs crossed, and arms folded in front resting on the knee of the crossed leg. The person's head is tilted downwards, with long, straight hair cascading downward, partially covering the face. The sketch captures the facial features with minimal detail, indicated by a few strokes that suggest closed eyes and a relaxed mouth. The person is presented in a nude study form, with no clothing detailed. There is no jewelry or objects depicted. The background is simple and unembellished, with basic lines indicating a chair and an undefined surface or backdrop behind the person.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43 x 35.2 cm (16 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.13

  • Copyright

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


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: 5012 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620497

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