Untitled [reclining nude leaning on right arm]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a minimalistic line drawing showing most of a person's body from head to hips. The person is in a reclining position, lying on their side with the upper body slightly propped up by what appears to be an elbow, and the legs bent at different angles. The facial features are undefined, with the head outlined but left blank, and there is no detail of hair. The clothing is not distinctly shown, and there is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with a neutral tone, emphasizing the simplicity and focus on the drawn figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithographic crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1020

  • 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: 6313 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628209

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