Untitled [reclining male nude] 1955 - 1967

This ink drawing by Richard Diebenkorn, titled "Untitled [reclining male nude]" is a study of the human form, completed sometime between 1955 and 1967. The artist, known for his abstract paintings, utilizes loose, gestural brushstrokes to capture the body in a reclining pose. The emphasis on line and form, rather than detailed representation, places this piece within the realm of abstract expressionism. The viewer can experience the artist's thought process and the quickness of his movements in capturing the moment.