Untitled [standing female nude with left hand on hip] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts two unclothed figures, or likely two views of a single figure, in a minimalistic style. One figure is shown standing with one arm on their hip and the other hand on their thigh. The facial features and hair are not detailed, with only an outline of the head and neck. The drawing is bold and simplified, highlighting the natural curves and contours of the body. The figures are devoid of clothing or accessories, and there are no discernible objects being held. The background lacks intricate details, focusing on the abstract representation of the human form against a plain backdrop. The scene emphasizes the expressive lines defining the posture and stance of the bodies.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithographic crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 40.6 x 27.9 cm (16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.241.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image is a drawing of a person's body from the neck down to the knee on one leg, while the other leg is cut off at the knee. The person is positioned with one hand resting on their hip and the other leg bent at the knee. The facial features are not visible in this image as the head is not fully included. The hair is also not depicted in detail in this sketch. The person is not wearing any clothing. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and unadorned.

Untitled [standing female nude with left hand on hip] [recto]

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

on verso in graphite: 6383 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628383

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