Untitled [seated female nude holding her left foot] [verso] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn created this ink drawing, titled "Untitled," depicting a seated female nude. The composition strikes a delicate balance between representation and abstraction. Note the simplicity of line. Diebenkorn uses it not just to delineate form but to suggest shadow and depth. The figure is defined by confident, flowing lines that capture the essence of the pose with minimal detail. There's a sense of immediacy, as if capturing a fleeting moment. The blank space is as crucial as the drawn lines, creating an open, airy feel. This interplay between line and space complicates the traditional figure-ground relationship, inviting the viewer to actively engage with the image's structure. This emphasis on form over detail aligns with Diebenkorn's broader interest in abstracting from reality, questioning the nature of representation itself. The visible artistic process invites us to consider how meaning arises from the interplay of form, line, and the void.