Untitled [head and torso view of a reclining nude raising her arms]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image displays an abstract drawing of a reclined human figure from the upper body to the hips. One arm is raised above the head. The facial features are minimal with closed eyes, a hint of a nose, and lips, portraying a serene expression. The figure is nude, emphasizing natural body curves through bold lines. The head's contour is highlighted with less emphasis on hair details. There is no clothing, jewelry, or objects depicted. The background is plain, focusing on the figure. A red stamp labeled "RD ARCHIVAL MATERIAL" is visible in the bottom left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 27.9 cm (13 5/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.196

  • 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: 6438 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627330

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