Untitled [female nude in an armchair with right hand to forehead] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn made this striking nude in an armchair using ink on paper. The fluidity of the ink lends itself to capturing a sense of immediacy and process. You can almost see his hand moving across the page. Look closely, and you'll notice how the ink varies in thickness, from watery washes to bold, saturated strokes. This contrast creates a dynamic surface, full of light and shadow, which adds a kind of emotional weight to the figure. The lines that define the woman's form aren’t precise, yet they convey a real sense of weight and volume. I love how the chair is almost collapsing, rendered with such a loose and gestural hand. It's like a dance between control and chance, a reminder that art is as much about the process as it is about the final image. I see a kind of kinship between Diebenkorn's approach and the work of artists like Willem de Kooning, who also embraced the messy, unpredictable nature of paint.