Untitled [rear view of female nude]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

This is an abstract representation of a person. The figure is shown in a fluid style, capturing their back and part of their lower body in a seated or crouched position. Facial features are indistinct and the hair is flowing loosely. The body is depicted with black brush strokes to suggest movement and form. There are no details on clothing, jewelry, or objects. The background is a plain, light-toned surface contrasting with the dark strokes of the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.853

  • 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

in graphite; lower right verso: 6903 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628034

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