Touched Red (working proof 4) 1991

"Touched Red (working proof 4)" is a 1991 lithograph by Richard Diebenkorn, a prominent figure in American Abstract Expressionism and Color Field Painting. The work features a large, central rectangular panel with a subtle, almost monochromatic, tan-brown hue, surrounded by thin strips of contrasting colors. The composition is fragmented, creating a sense of depth and layered space. While this work belongs to Diebenkorn's Ocean Park series, known for its landscape-inspired abstract compositions, "Touched Red" departs from this series' typically bright and vibrant hues with its subdued and muted palette.