Untitled [portrait]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image displays an abstract, black ink portrait of a person shown in a three-quarter view. The person is seated with their head turned slightly to the left of the frame, capturing their facial profile. The facial features, such as the nose, eye, and mouth, are defined with bold brush strokes that create a sense of shadow and depth. The hair appears short and is rendered with dark strokes, adding texture against a light background. The clothing is suggested with minimal strokes. A thin, curved line hints at a potential accessory. The background is light with a dark area on the left and red stamped text on the right reading “ARCHIVE MATERIAL” within a circular border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 33.3 cm (11 x 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.486

  • 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: 6244 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627641

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