Untitled [studies of a female figure and head] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is an abstract line drawing in black ink on a white background. It features three representations of a female figure. The most prominent figure is a full-body depiction shown in three-quarter profile, with one arm raised and the other arm bent towards the body, slightly overlapping with another large depiction of a face in the bottom right corner. This face features closed lips, a wide smile, and prominent eyes drawn with bold strokes. The woman's hair is short to medium in length, depicted with simple lines suggesting a swept-back style. Below the larger face, there is a smaller, more abstract figure, which appears to be reclining or lying down, with one arm outstretched and legs bent. The entire drawing is devoid of any clothing or detailed background, focusing solely on the contour lines of the figures and faces. Small ink blots and smudges are scattered throughout the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.2 x 47 cm (14 5/8 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.937.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image is a full-body sketch of a person depicted in a standing position. The sketch uses broad strokes to emphasize the figure's outline. The person has short hair with a circular outline around the head and a shadow on one side. Facial features are minimally detailed with darkly sketched eyes and lips. The figure's hand is positioned near the face with fingers slightly spread, and the other hand is near the hips. Clothing is suggested with light lines and shadowing indicates body contours. The rest of the canvas is empty, creating a plain background that contrasts with the darker strokes of the figure.

Untitled [woman raising her dress and gesturing] [recto]

Richard Diebenkorn

1922


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: 6938 (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628499

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