Untitled [seated female nude gazing to her left] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The person is seated, resting their chin on their hand in a contemplative manner. The facial features are outlined with closed eyes and slight facial contours; the hair is also depicted. The individual is not clothed, and sits on a chair, partly visible. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, focusing on the subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink with brush and wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.2 cm (17 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.708.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a person seated in a relaxed posture. The figure is leaning back against a cushioned surface, with one arm forming a right angle and resting upon the head. The individual's facial features are delicately sketched with short hair styled to one side. The drawing is monochrome, using strong lines and light shading. The background features abstract line work hinting at furniture outlines. A red stamp with the letters "RD" is visible in the top-right corner.

Untitled [seated female nude before a large cushion] [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: 6787 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628471

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