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Untitled [seated woman reading]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names

Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts a sketch of a person from a side angle focusing on a book or document in front of them. The person's hand is on the table, head slightly tilted, dark, textured hair styled back, and wearing a garment with large floral patterns. The background shows shelves with books or items. The sketch is minimalist with expressive, abstract lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn
Dimensions

overall: 31.5 x 43 cm (12 3/8 x 16 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2000.141.59
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

Diebenkorn, Phyllis

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: 5006 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620548

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