Untitled [a woman and a man seated together] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows a sketch of two seated figures. Both figures are depicted in a side view, showing their bodies in a seated position. The figure on the left has short hair and some facial hair, while the figure on the right has no distinct facial features and a head covering or helmet-shaped hairstyle. Their clothing is loosely sketched, with the left figure wearing a jacket and trousers, and the right figure's apparel being less defined. There are no visible objects or jewelry. The background is plain, and there is no detailed scenery or context besides the suggestion of a bench or seat. The sketch is done in a loose, fluid style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and thinned black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.894.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image is a sketch of a seated person shown in profile view from head to toe. The person is seated on a chair with one leg crossed over the other, and their right elbow resting on a table, with the hand supporting their tilted head. The facial features are minimal and abstract, and the hair is outlined and pulled back. The clothing is depicted as a form-fitted garment with basic line work. In the background, there is a square-shaped darkened area that could represent a window, and a circular abstract form above the person's head. The sketch uses broad strokes and washes of ink or watercolor for depth. There is an abstract, washed-out texture in the background with a red archival stamp in the upper left corner of the page.

Untitled [woman seated at a table] [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: 6937 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628495

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