Untitled [woman seated on a cot] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn made this drawing of a woman seated on a cot with ink on paper. The lines are fluid, dark, and they feel unrehearsed, as though the artist worked quickly, making intuitive decisions about where to place each mark. It's interesting how Diebenkorn's ink lines define the figure, but also seem to float and exist independently, creating an open, airy feel. The texture of the paper provides a subtle contrast to the smoothness of the ink. Notice the way he renders the hands: a few simple lines capture their form, yet they remain somewhat ambiguous. This approach reminds me of Matisse, particularly his drawings, where line becomes almost sculptural. Ultimately, Diebenkorn's drawing celebrates the act of seeing and translating that vision onto paper. It invites us to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and the power of suggestion.