Untitled [female nude lying flat on back]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a simple line drawing of a person in a reclining position. The individual is laying on their side with their back partially turned towards the viewer. The facial features are minimal, showing a simple outline with a focus on the profile that indicates a closed eye and a suggestive line for the nose and mouth. The person's hair is indicated with a few loose loops around the head. The figure appears to be unclothed, as the drawing style focuses on the form through basic curving lines. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background consists of faint lines that suggest a surface on which the individual is lying and possibly a horizon line, indicating a simple and sparse setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.777

  • 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: 6667 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627951

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