Untitled [looking over the shoulder of two female nudes] [recto]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a charcoal drawing of two seated figures facing each other. One figure has their back partly shown and an arm extended downward, while the other has legs crossed and leans back slightly. The facial features are minimally detailed, with the figures depicted in the abstract style of the drawing. One figure's hair is tied up with simple lines, while the other's hair is loose. Both figures are nude, emphasizing their posture and interaction. There are no visible accessories or objects in their hands, and the background is unadorned, focusing on the figures' form and interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1095.a

  • Copyright

    © Richard Diebenkorn Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of two figures, both shown from the waist up. The foreground figure appears to be reclining with one arm bent across the knee and the other resting beside them. This person has short hair and their facial features are minimally detailed. The body is outlined with loose lines. The background figure is positioned behind the first one and is also minimalistic in detail. They seem to be in a seated or leaning pose with one arm partially visible. The entire composition is monochrome with simple line work suggesting form and position. There are no distinct clothing items, jewelry, or objects, and the background lacks detail, focusing on the figures.

Untitled [two female nudes resting together] [verso]

Richard Diebenkorn

1955

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Phyllis Diebenkorn, the artist's wife, Healdsburg, CA; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right verso in graphite: 6888 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628285

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