Untitled [reclining nude with hands behind head] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn's "Untitled [reclining nude with hands behind head]" is a charcoal drawing depicting a nude figure in a reclining pose. The work exemplifies Diebenkorn's exploration of the human form, utilizing loose, gestural lines and contrasting areas of light and dark. The composition, executed in a style reminiscent of figurative expressionism, is suggestive of both spontaneity and careful observation. The drawing was created between 1955 and 1967, a period in which Diebenkorn was developing his signature style and subject matter, and is considered a key example of his early work.