Untitled [portrait]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image portrays a sketch of a person's head and partial upper body, particularly focusing on the profile of the face from the right. The person's head is slightly turned to the left, with a hint of the neck and shoulder. The facial features are outlined boldly, including the forehead, eye, nose, and lips, creating a distinct contrast against the lighter areas. The hair is depicted in a simple manner, covering the head smoothly. The individual's attire is subtly suggested by light lines hinting at a garment or robe around the shoulders. The background is plain with minimal detail, keeping the attention on the facial drawing. A stamped mark that reads "ARCHIVAL MATERIAL" is visible at the lower part of the paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 27.9 cm (17 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.835

  • 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: 6223 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628015

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