Untitled [seated nude with her left arm on the seat back]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch of a person depicted from the upper torso to the head, sitting in a relaxed pose with their left arm resting beside them and their gaze directed downwards. The person's facial features are outlined with emphasis on the shadows, giving a distinct focus to the nose, closed eyes, and prominent brow. The hair appears dark and is styled back away from the face. The sketch does not include clothing details as the person is drawn nude, and the surroundings are minimalistic with simple lines suggesting an interior space. There are no visible jewelry or objects held in the hands. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.1 x 35.5 cm (16 15/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.38

  • 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: 5054 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620525

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