Untitled [seated man holding a cup and saucer]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch of a person in a seated position, seen from the side. The figure has short hair styled back and is wearing a shirt with sleeves that end near the elbows. The face shows a slight downward tilt suggesting a relaxed or thoughtful expression. The person is holding a saucer with a cup in their right hand, while the left arm is either at their side or resting on their leg. The background is plain with a grid pattern in the top left corner, indicating an indoor setting.

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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

    2000.141.879

  • 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: 6928 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628063

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