Untitled [study of hands, legs, and dress of a seated woman]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a seated person from their torso to their legs and part of one arm. The person is seated in a relaxed position, with legs bent and slightly crossed. The arm is shown with a hand holding a textured cylindrical object. Details of the facial features and hair are not included. The person is wearing loose clothing, possibly with socks or footwear. The seated person is on a patterned surface, with a cross-like design visible underneath them. The background is plain, focusing solely on the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 28 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.49

  • 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: 5042 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620537

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