Untitled [nude lying back with her arm behind her head and legs crossed]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a line drawing of a seated figure with their upper body, legs, and face depicted. The figure is posed in a relaxed manner with one knee drawn up towards the chest. The face has eyes looking forward, a slightly downturned mouth, and wavy, short hair. The figure is unclothed, highlighting the natural curves of the body. The background is indicated with minimal details, possibly suggesting an interior setting. The drawing is simple and focuses on form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.286

  • 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: 6972 (Estate no.)

Markings

estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627424

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