Untitled [seated woman with long hair and glasses] [verso]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch of a person showing their upper body and one bent leg. The person is in a sitting position with their arms wrapped around their knee, bringing it close to their chest. The sketch outlines the person's facial features, including a prominent nose and lips, with a focus on their profile. The individual has long hair that falls over their shoulders and appears to be wearing glasses. The clothing details are minimal and abstract, with the lines suggesting a draped garment or fabric around the torso. The background is plain and unadorned, with no discernible objects or scenery, emphasizing the subject in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.1076.b

  • Copyright

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows an abstract artistic depiction of a reclining figure. The figure is lying on their side with one leg bent upwards and the other extended. The facial features and hair are illustrated with bold lines, indicating long hair flowing over the surface. The person appears unclothed, and there are no visible clothing details. The background is plain with abstract lines suggesting a surface or bed.

Untitled [nude reclining on her side] [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

upper right in graphite: 6869 B (Estate no.)

Markings

Estate stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64628510

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