Untitled [female nude seated sideways in a chair]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a monochromatic drawing of a seated person in an abstract style. The person is shown with their upper body leaning forward, arms resting on their knees. Most of their body is visible in the frame. The facial features are blurred and undefined, with the head tilted slightly downward. The person appears to have short hair. The drawing does not depict clothing, instead using a combination of light and dark shades to suggest a fluid form. The background consists of dark and light patches, creating a contrasting backdrop that emphasizes the figure. Broad brush strokes and smudged areas create an expressive, dynamic atmosphere around the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink with wash, conté crayon and 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

    2000.141.871

  • Copyright

    © Richard Diebenkorn Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in graphite; lower right verso: 6922 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628054

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