Untitled [nude couple in a dramatic pose]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

This is a drawing of two figures interacting on a plain background. The drawing is composed of bold, flowing lines tracing the contours of intertwined bodies in a minimalist style. The artist uses confident strokes to capture the essence of form without excessive detail, focusing on the expressive potential of line work and posture. This spare approach allows the viewer to engage with the dynamic interaction suggested by the positioning of the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 43.2 cm (13 7/8 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.797

  • 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: 6687 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627975

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