Chabot Valley 1955

"Chabot Valley" is an oil painting by Richard Diebenkorn, created in 1955. This piece is a typical example of Diebenkorn's early "Ocean Park" series that utilized vibrant colors and thick applications of paint to create a sense of depth and dynamism. The painting depicts a view of a suburban neighborhood in California, with a strong focus on the interplay of geometric shapes and colors, influenced by Abstract Expressionism. The work captures the essence of suburban life in a post-war era, using a distinct palette of blue, green, yellow, and red.