Untitled [crouching nude holding her left leg]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a drawing of a nude figure in a squatting position. The figure appears to be balancing on one knee while the foot of the other leg is flat on the ground. The head is slightly tilted to the side with a stylized and abstract face. The hair is short and depicted with minimal strokes. The drawing does not include clothing or accessories. The background is plain and light-colored, contrasting with the bold lines of the figure. The background also features an abstract geometric pattern that adds texture and depth. A red stamp with the inscription "ARCHIVE RD" is present in the lower left portion of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 35.5 cm (17 1/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.112

  • 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: 5090 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620604

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