#4 1978

" #4" is a 1978 etching and aquatint by Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993). The artwork depicts a grid of softly drawn curved and rounded shapes, which are layered over faint lines of an underlying grid. The minimal aesthetic and muted tones of the work exemplifies the artist's exploration of abstract geometric forms during the 1970s, a shift from his earlier work known as the "Ocean Park" series. This artwork is a fine example of the subtle beauty of Diebenkorn's minimalist abstract style.