Untitled [torso of reclining female nude] 1955 - 1967

"Untitled [torso of reclining female nude]" is a 1955-1967 pencil drawing on paper by Richard Diebenkorn, a prominent figure in American abstract expressionism. The work depicts a reclining female nude in a minimal, gestural style characteristic of the artist's oeuvre, with bold lines and a focus on form over detail. Diebenkorn's use of hatching and cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, gives the drawing a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The simplicity of the drawing is a testament to Diebenkorn’s mastery of the medium, with the artwork remaining a powerful representation of the human figure.