Untitled [female nude on lying back on bed with dress open]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a drawing of a person seated in a relaxed pose. The figure is almost entirely visible, with one leg slightly out of frame. The individual has one knee raised, resting an arm on it, and the other leg extended forward. The head is turned to the side, looking away. The facial features are drawn in a minimalist style, emphasizing the profile with simple lines. The hair is medium-length and smooth, following the head's contours. The figure is depicted as nude, with minimal detail on clothing or surroundings. The background is plain, with sketch lines indicating a simple environment, possibly suggesting a wall or furniture behind the person.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.554

  • 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: 6638 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627714

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