Untitled [seated female nude with leg pulled into chair] [rverso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts a line drawing of a nude person in a relaxed seated pose. The individual has one knee raised, the other leg bent down, and one arm resting on the raised knee. The facial features are not detailed, and the head has loosely sketched hair. The figure is outlined with minimal lines on a plain background, emphasizing the body's contours. There are no discernible setting or objects in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithographic crayon on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 27.9 cm (16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1030.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image is a sketch of a seated person with one leg crossed over the other, their arms resting on top of the raised knee. The person's head is slightly tilted to one side, with simplified facial features including eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is drawn close to the head. The sketch does not include detailed clothing, and the background is plain. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The lines are bold and confident, defining the contours of the body.

Untitled [seated female nude with leg pulled into chair] [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: 6324 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628506

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