Untitled [female model seated with crossed legs]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an abstract representation of a human figure using broad, expressive brushstrokes in black ink on a light background. The entire body of the person is visible, sitting on the floor with legs crossed. The figure appears to be turned slightly to the side, with the torso facing front. Facial features are not detailed, and the hair is suggested through loose strokes around the head. There is no clothing depicted. No jewelry or objects are discernible within the image. The background is a plain, light surface with a red stamp in the upper right section that reads "ARCHIVAL MATERIAL."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black watercolor on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 27.9 cm (16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.214

  • 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: 6456 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627349

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