Untitled [woman with arm raised] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows an abstract line drawing of a person's upper body, focusing on the face and left arm. The person is sideways with their face turned slightly towards the viewer, and their left arm is raised out of the frame. The facial features are simplified but distinct, showing closed eyes and a forward-focused expression, with stylized hair lines. The person's clothing appears stylized, likely a top or outer garment. The background is plain, with faint outlines suggesting another figure. The artwork has a sketch-like appearance with minimalistic lines and no detailed shading. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects held by the person.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.680.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

This is a sketch showing an upper-body view of a person reclining, with one arm raised and resting on their head. The face is partially visible with expressive eyes and neutral lips. The hair is long and drapes over one shoulder. The clothing is loosely sketched, suggesting a casual or relaxed fit. In the background, there are minimal and abstract lines suggesting a room setting.

Untitled [woman seated and leaning against the arm of a chair] [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: 6776 B (Estate no.)

Markings

estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628469

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