Untitled [woman seated on an arched-back sofa]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a person seated with a relaxed posture, from head to knees. One arm is resting on the back of their head and the other arm is extended. The person has closed eyes and a serene expression, with their hair depicted as pulled back or covered. The clothing is loosely drawn, suggesting a dress or loose garment. The person is sitting on a couch or bench, with a circular object near their hand, potentially a glass on a surface. The background is plain, focusing on the central figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.608

  • 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: 6732 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627770

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