Untitled [rear view of nude in contrapposto]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The sketch depicts a person from the back, capturing their upper body down to their knees. The person's body is slightly twisted, with their right arm bent and hand resting on their hip, and the left arm relaxed by their side. Facial features are not visible. The sketch suggests long hair with simple lines. The figure is nude without clothing details, emphasizing form and posture. The background is plain, focusing attention on the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 31.8 cm (17 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.283

  • 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: 6970 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627421

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