Untitled [reclining nude lying back with her left hand behind her head]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a drawing of a reclining figure from the upper torso to the upper thighs. The person's legs are spread apart, and their arms are bent behind their head. The facial features are depicted with a few lines, suggesting a relaxed expression with closed eyes, and the hair is medium-length and slightly unkempt. The figure is unclothed, with loose and expressive linework for details. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the plain background emphasizes the simplicity and focus on the 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 27.9 cm (17 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.730

  • 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: 6792 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627899

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