Untitled [seated nude with her leg crossed and leaning on her left arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a female figure in a relaxed seated position. The woman's body is slightly turned to the side, with one knee bent and her arm resting on it, while the other leg is extended. Her facial features are softly drawn, with long, flowing hair that partially covers her shoulders. The figure is unclothed, emphasizing her body's contours and posture. In the background, there is an abstract artwork depicted on the wall. The sketch is monochrome, created with broad pencil strokes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.571

  • 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

in graphite; lower right verso: 6712 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627732

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