Untitled [back view of a female nude holding a basket] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image depicts an abstract human figure, showing the upper body and part of the legs. The figure appears seated, with the left arm bent and the left hand touching the face. Facial features are suggested with thick strokes, giving minimal detail to the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is represented with dark, expressive lines. The figure is sketched in broad black strokes against a plain background. The arm and leg are rendered with long, curved lines, emphasizing movement. The background is a simple canvas. No clothing, jewelry, or objects are shown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1049.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows bold, sweeping brushstrokes of black ink on a light background, creating an abstract composition. Dynamic strokes form shapes resembling a seated figure. Intricate patterns on the lower right side suggest a woven basket or fabric, adding texture.

Untitled [back view of a female nude holding a basket] [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: 6841 A (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628508

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