Untitled [reclining female nude with figure in doorway]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts two figures. In the foreground, there is a reclining nude figure with one knee bent upwards and the other leg extended. Their hair is short and their facial features are minimally detailed. In the background, there is a second figure in a seated position, appearing darker and less defined. The reclining figure is on a textured surface with loose surroundings. There are no visible items held by either figure. The background is abstract with fluid, dark brush strokes, creating a moody atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink over graphite on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 43.2 cm (12 1/2 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.56

  • 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: 5001 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620545

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