Untitled [seated female nude with limbs drawn close] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The sketch displays a seated figure in a side view with one arm raised above their head. The person is depicted with closed eyes and long dark hair flowing down the back, positioned in a slightly curled pose with knees bent towards the chest. The figure appears nude with additional blue lines across the upper back and torso to highlight the form. The background is minimal with dark, sketchy lines indicating shadows or a textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal and blue watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.920.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a watercolor painting of a person's head and shoulders facing the viewer. The facial features are abstract and stylized with broad brushstrokes defining the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is depicted with dark, loose strokes blending into the background. The clothing is suggested with broad strokes indicating a collar. The painting is done in black, white, and gray shades, giving it a monochromatic appearance. The background is filled with dark, swirling brushstrokes framing the head and creating a contrast with the lighter areas of the face. There is no visible jewelry or objects, and the focus remains on the person's abstract features against the dynamic background.

Untitled [man with a white collar] [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: 6831 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628496

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