Untitled [woman resting her head in a man's lap]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is an abstract drawing depicting the upper body of a person who appears to be partially reclined or seated. The person is shown with a slight lean to one side, and only the upper body is visible from the waist up. The facial features are roughly sketched, with glasses and a mustache. The hair is outlined but not detailed, maintaining the abstract style. The person is depicted shirtless. The background consists of dynamic, energetic strokes and there are no visible objects or jewelry. A stamp indicating archival status is present on the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.8 x 43.2 cm (12 1/2 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.557

  • 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: 6645 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627717

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