Untitled [female nude seated in a highback chair]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The painting depicts a mostly nude figure seated on a chair. The figure is shown from the mid-thigh up, with the body angled slightly to the side and in a relaxed sitting position. The portrayal is abstract, with bold brush strokes lacking defined facial features but suggesting eyes and some facial contours. The hair is suggested with loose strokes but lacks detailed definition. The body is discernible through expressive markings, with variations in the thickness of black paint on a neutral background. There are no visible items of clothing or jewelry. The painting is done in black ink or watercolor, giving a fluid and dynamic feel. In the lower right section, there is a red stamp that reads "ARCHIVAL MATERIAL." The background is plain with no additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 27.9 cm (16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.32

  • 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: 5091 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620519

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