Untitled [female nude seated on a patterned fabric] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn's charcoal drawing, *Untitled [female nude seated on a patterned fabric]*, depicts a nude woman seated on a patterned cloth. The artist's signature gestural style, characterized by loose, expressive lines, is evident in the drawing's contours and textures. The piece is a study in form and composition, with Diebenkorn focusing on the interplay of light and shadow and the human figure's relationship to its surroundings. This drawing exemplifies Diebenkorn's interest in the figure, an interest he would later explore in his iconic *Ocean Park* series. *Untitled [female nude seated on a patterned fabric]* provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process during his transition from figuration to abstraction.