Untitled [woman seated in armchair clasping her hands]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch of a seated person, showing the upper body down to the legs. The person is in a seated position with one leg crossed over the other. The facial features are not fully detailed, with only a rough outline of a face and jawline visible. The hair appears as an outline, with no detailed texture. The clothing is suggested with outlines, particularly around the arms and upper chest, with no specific details of fabric or pattern. The individual has their hands together, likely resting in their lap. There are no detailed illustrations of jewelry, and no separate objects are being held. The background is blank, with no additional elements or context included.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.4 x 35.2 cm (17 1/16 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.40

  • 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: 5060 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620527

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