Untitled [seated female nude reading a book] 1955 - 1967

This charcoal drawing, titled "Untitled [seated female nude reading a book]," is a quick sketch by American artist Richard Diebenkorn, executed between 1955 and 1967. Diebenkorn, best known for his "Ocean Park" series of abstract paintings, is here focusing on the figure, capturing the essence of a seated nude absorbed in reading. The gestural lines and simplified forms evoke a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The subject matter and style of this drawing reflect Diebenkorn's exploration of figurative and abstract themes throughout his career.