Untitled [standing female nude with left hand raised to chin]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an abstract human figure rendered in a three-quarter length view from the head to just above the knees. The figure is standing, leaning slightly forward with arms in front of the body. Facial features and hair are depicted through bold, impressionistic strokes creating a shadowy effect. The form is outlined with dark brushwork, suggesting body contours without detailing clothing. There are no accessories or objects visible, and the background is plain. The artwork is done on textured paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.360

  • 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: 6178 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627504

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