Untitled [two studies of a hand holding a writing tool]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

This is a drawing of a hand holding a pen or pencil. It features two sketches of a hand, one larger and more intricate than the smaller one below it. The hand is outlined in bold black lines against a beige background, capturing the gesture of holding a writing instrument. The drawing emphasizes the fluidity and movement of the lines, highlighting the contours and the essence of the hand in action. The background is left mostly empty to emphasize the simplicity and expression conveyed by the line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.9 x 35.2 cm (16 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.916

  • 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: 6827 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628101

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