Untitled [seated nude clasping arms around legs]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image displays an abstract illustration of a person's upper body. The individual is portrayed in a sitting position, with legs drawn up and arms wrapped around the legs. The face and hair details are minimal and abstract, and the clothing is not highly detailed. No jewelry or objects being held are shown. The background is plain, serving to highlight the outlined figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite 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

    2000.141.438

  • 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: 6109 (estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627590

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