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Untitled [two female nudes resting]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names

Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image includes fluid, flowing lines and shapes that interconnect in an abstract composition. The forms suggest entwined figures or silhouettes, resembling people sitting closely together or embracing. Bold, dark strokes and softer, lighter shading create depth and dimension, resembling connections found in human bodies.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and brush with black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn
Dimensions

overall: 43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

2000.141.1070
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

Diebenkorn, Phyllis

Inscriptions

in graphite; lower right verso: 6862 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628260

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