Untitled [seated woman]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts a human figure in an abstract style. The figure is seated, with the upper body leaning slightly forward and the arms resting on the knees. The facial features are not clearly defined, and the hair is short and blending with shadows. The figure is nude, emphasizing form over detail, with play of light and shadow across the body. The background is minimal, with broad brushstrokes and splashes of paint. A red circular stamp that reads "ARCHIVAL MATERIALS" is visible at the bottom right of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.397

  • 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: 6195 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627546

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