Untitled [seated female nude facing right] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts a person in a seated position, showing their upper torso and arms. The figure is in a side profile with their head slightly tilted down and turned to the left. They have short hair under a cap, and are bare-chested with visible arm outlines. An object hangs around their neck. The background is plain with subtle sketch lines or shadows for depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.290.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of a minimalist and abstract figure. The drawing consists of bold black lines depicting a stylized human form, seemingly of a torso with an arm and leg bent and positioned closely. The figure lacks facial details or distinct hands and feet, emphasizing an abstract and interpretative style. The lines are expressive, suggesting movement or a relaxed posture in its simplicity. The background is left blank, causing the focus to remain solely on the figure.

Untitled [seated female nude holding her left thigh] [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

lower right verso in graphite: 6073 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628396

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