Untitled [seated nude resting her left arm on the chair back]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a black-and-white sketch of a seated figure, showing a large portion of the body from the upper thigh to the head. The figure is positioned in a slouched sitting posture, with one hand resting on their lap and the other elbow propped up. Facial features are abstract and rough, and the hair is indicated with loose, textured strokes. The figure appears unclothed with distinct line work outlining the body. There are no visible accessories or objects being held by the figure. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.421

  • 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: 6101 (estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627571

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