Untitled [nude seated on studio floor]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an abstract sketch of a person seated, with one arm bent upwards, possibly resting on or near their head. The face is roughly sketched with bold, dark lines, minimal facial features, and loose, overlapping lines indicating hair movement or texture. The clothing is not detailed, focusing on the form with broad strokes of black ink, grey wash for depth and shadows, especially around the torso and arms. The background is undefined with shades of grey hinting at shadows or objects. A red circular stamp in the lower right corner reads "ARCHIVAL MATERIAL."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and brush and wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.308

  • 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: 6088 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627447

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