Untitled [front view of female nude kneeling on one leg] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a drawing of a seated figure with most of the body depicted, including the upper torso, arms, and legs. The figure is positioned with one forearm resting on a raised knee, and the person's other hand appears to be touching or resting on the head. The facial features are drawn in a way that suggests a pensive or resting expression, with the head slightly tilted to one side. The hair is represented in a simple, sketchy style, suggesting medium length. There is no visible clothing or jewelry on the sketch. The background is blank and unadorned, focusing attention solely on the linework of the figure itself.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.599.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a line drawing of a seated person leaning slightly forward with one arm resting on a bent knee and the head tilted downward. The facial features are not detailed, with a simplistic outline. The hairstyle is represented with a few lines. The person is nude, focusing on the figure's form through minimalistic line work. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure against a blank canvas.

Untitled [side view of female nude kneeling on one leg] [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 in graphite: 6728 A (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628436

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