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Nine Drypoints and Etchings

1977

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names

Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

John Slivon

Printer, American

Crown Point Press

Publisher

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Artwork overview

Medium

portfolio of six drypoints and three etchings
Credit Line

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

sheet: 55.9 x 76.2 cm (22 x 30 in.)
Accession Number

1996.77.12.1-9
Copyright

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

#1 from Nine Drypoints and Etchings [artist's proof]

Richard Diebenkorn, John Slivon, Crown Point Press

1977

The image consists of bold black lines forming an abstract composition within a rectangular frame on a white background. The main shape is a large triangle in the lower center, supported by vertical and horizontal lines. Above the triangle, thinner intersecting lines create an abstract sense of a roof or structure. The arrangement of shapes and lines suggests architectural connections within the abstract design. — #2 from Nine Drypoints and Etchings [artist's proof]

Richard Diebenkorn, John Slivon, Crown Point Press

1977

The image displays a series of straight lines forming geometric shapes, including a large triangle in the center. Two intersecting lines create an 'X' shape above the triangle, while horizontal and vertical lines in the top section form rectangles and squares. The shapes suggest an abstract architectural blueprint or simplified map. The black lines contrast with the light background, highlighting the minimalist abstraction. — #3 from Nine Drypoints and Etchings [artist's proof]

Richard Diebenkorn, John Slivon, Crown Point Press

1977

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kathan Brown, San Francisco, California; acquired 1996 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Brown, Kathan

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