Untitled [seated female nude with left foot resting on stand]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a black and white sketch of a person seated from the knees up. The individual's one leg is bent and resting on a surface, while the other leg is positioned vertically. The person is leaning slightly forward with hands near the legs. They have long hair falling over one shoulder, partially covering their face. The facial features are depicted with simple lines, suggesting closed eyes or a downward gaze. The sketch shows a figure without detailed clothing, giving the impression of a partially draped form. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the individual. The background consists of abstract, rough, and broad strokes around the figure, with a circular stamp in the lower right corner. The background is minimal, focusing on the sketched figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 31.8 cm (17 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.776

  • 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: 6666 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627950

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