Untitled [reclining woman resting on right arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a pencil sketch of a person in a reclining position, showing their entire body. The figure is lying on their side, propped up on one elbow, while the other arm rests along their side. The facial features are drawn with minimal detail, suggesting the outline of eyes, nose, and mouth, while the hair is simply sketched, framing the face. Clothing details are minimal but indicate a form of two-piece attire, likely a bra or bikini top and bottoms. Surrounding the figure are abstract shapes, possibly representing a patterned sheet or blanket on which they are lying. The background is plain and unadorned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.388

  • 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: 6190 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627535

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