Untitled [seated female nude holding cup in right hand]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an artistic sketch of a person from the waist up, seated in a crouching position. The individual is drawn with simple lines denoting a hunched forward posture, with one arm resting on a knee and the other hand positioned near the ground. The facial features are minimalistic, with distinct outlines for the eyes, nose, and mouth, conveying a focused expression. The hair appears short and slightly tousled, following the contours of the head. The figure is nude, with no detailed clothing depicted. In the background, there is nothing discernible as the emphasis is entirely on the human form outlined against a blank canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 27.9 cm (16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.983

  • 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

lower right verso in graphite: 6166 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628171

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