Untitled [seated nude leaning on her left leg]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The drawing shows a person sitting with their legs slightly bent, resting their head on one arm which is propped up on their knee. The lines are simple yet expressive, capturing the relaxed posture of the figure. The facial features suggest closed eyes and soft expression, while the hair appears long and falls to one side. There is no visible clothing or jewelry, emphasizing the natural form of the figure. The background is minimal, consisting of simple lines that suggest a surrounding surface or mat, drawing focus to the figure itself.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.261

  • 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

in graphite; lower right verso: 6953 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627398

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