Untitled [female nude seated and leaning on chair arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The artwork depicts a study of the human form, with the upper half of the torso prominently featured. The figure is drawn in a loose, expressive style, showing an abstract interpretation rather than detailed realism. The positioning suggests the person is slightly turned to one side, with one arm resting across the torso and the other arm bent. The facial features are not defined, as the artwork focuses solely on the body without detailing the head. The hair is suggested in broad strokes, emphasizing the playful, sketch-like quality of the piece. The absence of clothing highlights the natural form, while the background remains a plain, unadorned canvas. There are no visible accessories or objects within the piece, other than a red archival material stamp located at the bottom left corner of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.432

  • 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: 6106 (estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627584

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