Untitled [seated female nude with left leg on chair arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a charcoal sketch of a person seated in a relaxed pose. The figure is reclining with one arm on the armchair and the other hand touching their forehead. Facial features are minimal, with closed eyes and simple lines for the nose and mouth. The hair is short and the person appears partially covered or unclothed, emphasizing the natural lines and curves of the body. They are seated in a chair with visible armrests and back support. The background is plain with no added details, keeping the focus on the figure.

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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

    2000.141.591

  • 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: 6658 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627754

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