Untitled [Two Seated Figures]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an artistic illustration of two individuals sitting, depicted from the upper bodies down to below their knees. The figures are positioned side by side, with one closer to the foreground than the other. Their facial features are not detailed in the ink sketch, which uses dark and light shades to outline their faces. The hair is loosely depicted without much detail. The clothing is indicated by soft lines and shading, suggesting draped garments. No jewelry or objects are shown. The background features an abstract, grid-like pattern hinting at a window or partition. Bold brushstrokes and dark tones contribute to the expressive quality of the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.9 x 23 cm (12 3/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.66

  • 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: 5066 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620556

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