Untitled [seated female nude leaning on her right arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a minimalist line drawing of a woman's upper body and part of her lower body in a reclining position. The woman's right arm is resting on a surface and her legs are partially crossed. Her facial features are depicted with simple lines, showing closed eyes and a relaxed expression, with her head turned slightly to her left. Her hair is loosely styled, possibly in a tied-up manner. The drawing captures the contours and curves of her figure with bold, clear lines, focusing on the natural form without clothing or additional accessories. The background is plain, emphasizing the simplicity and elegance of the line work. A red stamp labeled "ARCHIVES RD MATERIAL" is near the top right of the drawing.

Media Options

This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 38.4 x 27.9 cm (15 1/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.409

  • 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: 6558 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627558

You may be interested in

Loading Results