Untitled [seated female nude holding right knee]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a seated figure, with the head down to the knees visible. The person's one knee is raised, and the upper body is turned slightly. The facial features are minimally outlined, along with simple lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is represented by soft, curved lines. The figure is unclothed, and there are no detailed textures or patterns. No jewelry or objects are included in the sketch. The background is plain, highlighting the hand-drawn lines forming the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black watercolor on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.773

  • 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: 6364 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64627947

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