Untitled [seated woman with book in her lap] 1955 - 1967

"Untitled [seated woman with book in her lap]" is a charcoal drawing by American artist Richard Diebenkorn, created between 1955 and 1967. Diebenkorn is known for his abstract works, but he also created a large body of figurative work, often featuring figures in domestic settings. This drawing, with its loose, expressive lines and dark, brooding tones, is characteristic of Diebenkorn's style, which is often described as being both realistic and abstract. The figure in the drawing is depicted in a seated pose, her head bowed as she reads a book. Diebenkorn's emphasis on the figure's posture and the book in her lap suggests a sense of contemplation and introspection.