Untitled [reclining nude with a cigarette in her hand]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a full-body sketch of a person in a reclined position, with the head supported by a pillow or cushion. The person is half-lying with the upper body elevated by an elbow and hand, while the other hand rests on the abdomen. The person's expression is serious, with distinct eyes and a slightly prominent nose. The person has medium length hair and appears to be wearing a head wrap or cap. The person is not wearing clothing and is holding a small object between finger and thumb. The background is plain and lacks details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.798

  • 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: 6688 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627976

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