Untitled [reclining nude resting on her left side and raising her right arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a black and white ink drawing of a reclining figure. The person is depicted lying on their side, with one arm at their side and the other bent behind their head. The face is minimally detailed, emphasizing shadow and contour. The hair is flowing naturally around the head. The figure appears nude, showcasing the form and shape of the body through ink strokes. There are no visible objects in the illustration, and the background is empty. The drawing focuses on the central figure and is characterized by broad, fluid brushstrokes capturing the dynamics of the human form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black watercolor on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.257

  • 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: 6394 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627394

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