Untitled [nude lying back with hands behind her head]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch of a reclining person with legs extended towards the viewer. Their arms are stretched above their head. The figure is viewed from a vantage point that emphasizes the lower body, leading up to the face at the top of the image. The facial features are rendered sparsely with bold lines, suggesting closed eyes and a calm expression, while the hair appears short or drawn back. The figure is depicted without clothing. The sketch is executed with thick black lines against a plain background, and no other objects or jewelry are depicted surrounding the figure. The simplicity of the setting allows the viewer to focus on the contours and structure of the human body in this art piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black felt-tip pen with brush and 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

    2000.141.652

  • 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: 6764 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627815

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