Untitled [standing female nude turning toward viewer]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The sketch portrays a person in side profile, standing with one arm raised and hand on back of head, while the other arm hangs down by their side. The individual's face is depicted with closed eyes, nose, and lips clearly outlined. Their hair is medium-length, straight, falling around their face and neck. The person is shown without clothing or jewelry, standing next to a draped fabric with line patterns. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 27.8 cm (16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.60.a

  • Copyright

    © Richard Diebenkorn Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Associated Artworks

The image portrays a sketch of the lower half of a human figure. The simplified lines outline the legs, which are slightly turned to the side in the drawing. There are no facial features, clothing, or jewelry details present. A plain, light surface serves as the background texture for the sketch, enhancing the minimalist aesthetic.

Untitled [study of woman's legs]

Richard Diebenkorn

1955

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: 5009 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620549

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