Untitled [seated nude covering the side of her face with her hand]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is an abstract black and white illustration of a seated person from the waist up. The individual is posing with their right hand on their face and their left elbow bent on a surface. The facial features are stylized, with an expressionless gaze. The hair is short and smooth, and the person appears nude, showing natural body curves. The background is sparse, with dark, shadowy strokes surrounding the person, creating contrast. Bold, curving black lines define the figure's form against a white backdrop, highlighting the human form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 38.1 cm (17 7/8 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.701

  • 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: 6784 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627868

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