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Untitled [two seated figures, one leaning forward]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names

Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

Swirling black lines overlap to create amorphous shapes in this abstract image. The lines suggest movement and form various figures. On the right side, a shape resembling a reclined or seated person emerges. The background features smudged dark tones, enhancing the contrast between the figures and the space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and ink and conté crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn
Dimensions

overall: 22.5 x 30.2 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2000.141.131
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: 6029 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64620618

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