Untitled [two female nudes reclining in an embrace]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

In the image, two people are depicted reclining on a textured or patterned surface. One person faces the viewer with visible facial features and relaxed posture, while the other person has their back towards the viewer, angled towards the first person. Both individuals have short hair and are illustrated in the nude, emphasizing light and shadow to highlight their forms. The background is minimal, with shading contrasting the lighter tones of the bodies. No jewelry or objects are depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1125

  • 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: 7035 (Estate no.)

Markings

estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628317

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