Untitled [female nude resting on her forearms]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is an abstract painting of a person lying down. The figure is shown from head to thighs, positioned on their front with their head slightly turned to the side. The person's facial features are simplified, with suggestion of closed eyes and a neutral expression, and they have short hair, indicated through bold brushstrokes. The body is portrayed with loose, expressive brushstrokes predominantly in shades of black and gray, suggesting suggestive muscle tone and form. The surrounding area is filled with abstract dark shapes, giving the impression of shadows or objects around the figure without any specific detail. There is no evident jewelry, but the figure appears to be resting on a surface that blends into the overall abstract style. The painting's background is a dynamic mix of dark and light brushstrokes, creating a contrast against the lighter areas where the figure is positioned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.8 x 43.2 cm (12 1/2 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1096

  • 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: 6889 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64628286

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