Untitled [front view of a female nude seated on a bed] [recto] 1955 - 1967

This drawing of a seated nude on paper is by Richard Diebenkorn. I can imagine Diebenkorn's hand moving across the page, searching for the right lines to capture the essence of the figure. The charcoal creates soft and smudgy marks that are almost tentative, tracing the contours of the body with sensitivity and care. It's like he’s trying to capture a fleeting moment, the model casually resting on the bed, lost in thought. There's a sense of intimacy and quiet observation, as if we're glimpsing a private moment between artist and sitter. His hands are so angular, they seem to want to unfold like origami, echoing other drawings by Matisse or Giacometti. You can feel a connection to other artists who have grappled with the human form, each one adding their unique voice to the conversation.