Untitled [back and buttocks view of a kneeling female nude] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a line drawing of a nude figure's back view, capturing the upper body and waist from behind. The torso is angled slightly to one side, with the right arm extended upwards and bent at the elbow, while the left arm is not distinctly visible. The lines suggest elongated limbs and a slender waist. Facial features and hair are not depicted. The figure does not wear clothing, accentuated by the minimalist style. The background is plain, with no additional objects or details present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conté crayon 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

    2000.141.713.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a human figure from the back, focusing on the head, shoulders, back, and partial legs. The individual is positioned leaning forward, with the head turned slightly. The figure lacks specific facial features or detailed hair structures. It appears unclothed with no visible clothing or accessories. The sketch is made with bold, expressive lines, possibly charcoal. The background is plain, with no specific details, highlighting the figure. A stamp is visible in the bottom left corner of the image.

Untitled [back and buttocks view of a kneeling female nude] [recto/verso]

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: 6788 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628473

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