Untitled [figure playing piano]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch of a person in a seated position, shown in a side profile from the upper half of the body to below the waist. The person appears to be slightly leaning forward with arms and hands extended forward, as if playing an unseen instrument. The facial features are minimal, with an outline of the profile, including the nose and mouth, and sketchy hair that appears short and styled with a side part. The clothing is suggested with outlines and shading, indicating a long-sleeved garment. There are no visible details about jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with minimal lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.5 x 27.8 cm (10 13/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.842

  • 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: 6230 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64628022

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