Untitled [female nude lying on a quilt] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn’s Untitled [female nude lying on a quilt] (1955-1967) is a study of a female nude in an expressive black ink line drawing style. The figure is depicted in a recumbent pose, resting on a patterned surface, possibly a quilt. Diebenkorn’s gestural strokes create a sense of movement and energy, while the stark black ink against a white ground provides a stark contrast that emphasizes the lines and contours of the figure. This work exemplifies Diebenkorn's exploration of the human figure and abstract forms during his early career.