Softground Y

1982

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes, primarily featuring straight and diagonal lines forming triangles and rectangles. It resembles a simplified technical sketch or blueprint. The dominant shape resembles a martini glass or funnel with a broad, open triangle at the top that narrows downwards. The background contains faint, sketchy lines and shapes that could suggest the presence of other, less defined elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching with drypoint in black on Rives heavyweight white paper

  • Credit Line

    Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund and Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 60.6 x 45.4 cm (23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 101.6 x 67 cm (40 x 26 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.77.58

  • Copyright

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

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom below plate mark in graphite: OK RD82

Wikidata ID

Q75398656

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