Untitled [seated woman resting her chin on her hand]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a person seated, with their full body visible. The person is positioned in a three-quarter view, leaning slightly forward with one arm bent and a hand resting against their chin. The facial features are minimally detailed, with the head slightly bowed and gentle lines suggesting the eyes. The hair appears to be covered or styled close to the head. The clothing is loosely sketched, giving the impression of a simple, draped garment. There are no visible accessories or objects being held. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing attention on the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.868

  • 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: 6918 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628051

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