Untitled [crouching nude] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of a person seated in a crouched position. The figure is leaning forward with one arm extended towards the ground. The facial features are minimal, focusing on the head tilted downward. The hair is not detailed, adding to the abstract style. The person is nude, emphasizing the body's form. The background is plain. No jewelry or objects are visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43.3 x 35.4 cm (17 1/16 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.825.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a seated person from head to lower legs. The person is in a seated position with knees drawn up, resting their arms on their knees. The sketch features softly defined facial features, with a focus on the outline of the face and closed eyes. The hair is tied back or tucked into a headscarf, as indicated by loose lines and shading around the head. The sketch does not include specific clothing details, emphasizing the form of the person. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing solely on the seated figure.

Untitled [female nude seated on floor] [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: 6212A (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628493

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