Untitled [two female nudes, one kneeling, another reclining]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

This is a drawing of two figures in close proximity. The drawing is executed in a loose, expressive style, suggesting motion and a sense of intimacy between the two figures. One figure is reclining on what appears to be a surface, while the other is positioned above, supporting themselves with their hands. The use of charcoal creates bold, flowing lines that convey the forms and contours of the bodies. The composition features an interplay of light and shadow to give depth to the forms. Despite the minimal background details, the focus remains on the dynamic interaction and emotion conveyed through the figures' postures and expressions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 43.2 cm (13 7/8 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1078

  • 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: 6871 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628268

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