Untitled [female nude resting sideways in chair]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a black and white abstract painting that depicts a person in a seated position. The body of the person is suggested through bold brushstrokes, with the figure angled slightly to the side. Facial features are not detailed; a rough outline of the head is present, suggesting short hair. The figure appears to be reclining with an arm resting on an elevated surface, and the legs are crossed or bent. The painting uses brushstrokes to create form and dimension, using shades of black and gray against a light background. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the figure, and the setting is undefined beyond the immediate space suggested by the positioning of the figure and the abstract forms surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.9 x 35.2 cm (16 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.518

  • 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: 6264 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627676

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