Untitled [reclining nude leaning on her right arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a reclining figure, lying on their side in a relaxed, horizontal position. The person is propped up slightly with their left arm, while their right arm is extended along their side. The facial features are loosely defined, with the face turned slightly downward. The hair is short and depicted with loose strokes. The figure is nude, with no clothing depicted. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is minimal, with a few lines suggesting the surface or ground where the figure is resting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithographic crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 40.6 cm (11 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.736

  • 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: 6797 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627905

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