Untitled [female nude resting on a patterned cushion]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is an abstract ink drawing of a reclining person. The figure is depicted from the head to the torso with the upper legs suggested. The person is in a reclined position with one arm nearby for support. The face has indistinct features and dark, closely styled hair. The figure appears nude, with brushstrokes and ink washes accentuating the body's contours. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background features expressive lines and strokes, creating a textured backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush, black ink and wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 43.2 cm (14 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.715

  • 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: 6789 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627883

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