Untitled [seated nude with her left foot retracted onto stool seat] [verso] 1955 - 1967

This charcoal drawing by Richard Diebenkorn, dating from 1955 to 1967, depicts a seated nude figure. The artist’s gestural lines capture the body with a dynamic energy, the figure’s pose is somewhat ambiguous. Diebenkorn is best known for his abstract works, but his early drawings often feature the human figure, allowing viewers to see the development of his stylistic evolution. The drawing's loose lines and simplified form contribute to a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, which is characteristic of many of Diebenkorn's works.