Untitled [portrait]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image features an ink drawing of a person in profile view from the shoulders up. The figure's head is turned slightly to the side, revealing their left profile. The bold lines depict the facial features including a strong nose, closed eyes, and prominent lips. The hair is styled away from the face, possibly tucked behind the ear, and shown with expressive brush strokes. The attire is minimally detailed, focusing on the collar area suggesting formal wear. No jewelry or objects are visible. The plain background contrasts with the dark ink lines of the drawing, and there is a red archival stamp in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 27.6 cm (13 3/8 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.834

  • 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 in graphite: 6222 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628014

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