Untitled [seated nude with left leg pulled under her]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

This is a painting of an abstract figure seated on a chair. The composition features bold brushstrokes in black and grayscale tones on a white background. The figure is loosely sketched with exaggerated features and obscured facial details. Bold black areas contrast with lighter washes, creating tension in the scene. Various textural elements and brushwork suggest movement and fluidity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink with conté crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.5 x 27.9 cm (17 1/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.630

  • 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: 6745 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627793

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